Whale causes catastrophic damage to New Jersey fire department marine unit

The whale struck the boat in the New York, New Jersey port area on Saturday afternoon.
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The whale struck the boat in the New York, New Jersey port area on Saturday afternoon.
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The whale struck the boat in the New York, New Jersey port area on Saturday afternoon.

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