- A **juvenile humpback whale** was found on Roosevelt Beach, Long Island, following a **deceased minke whale** discovery nearby.
- This event ties into **increased whale deaths** along the East Coast since 2017, now classified as an **unusual mortality event**.
- The washed ashore **whale is approximately 30 feet long**; a necropsy has been scheduled by local authorities.
- NOAA reports **193 minke whales** beached since 2017 across various states, with New York recording **29 occurrences**.
- Officials are urging the public to report any sightings of sick or deceased marine life to appropriate marine mammal hotlines.
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