Humpback whale dubbed ‘Oil Change’ is found dead on Delaware shore
The Washington Post • • nation
Key Points:
- A young humpback whale nicknamed “Oil Change,” known for its lively behavior off Cape Cod, was found fatally injured on a Delaware beach.
- Whale specialists and a Massachusetts whale-watching group believe the death was likely caused by a ship strike.
- The whale had been a popular sight during the summer months, attracting attention from admirers in the Cape Cod area.
- Authorities are treating the incident as a tragic accident related to maritime traffic near Atlantic resort towns.
