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Jul 6, 2026 at 8:04 AM ET
Whale strike sinks Carteret Fire Department rescue boat
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A whale breaching beneath the stern catastrophically damaged a Carteret Fire Department boat, forcing firefighters to abandon ship.
WHO: Carteret Fire Department firefighters
WHAT: A whale strike damaged and sank a Carteret Fire Department rescue boat after July 4 celebrations.
WHEN: Jul 6, 2026 at 7:51 AM ET
WHERE: New York Harbor
WHY: A whale breached beneath the stern, causing catastrophic damage to the boat.
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