Dead Whale Found on Ovation of the Seas in Alaska Harbor
Summary
Boating Accident Seward Alaska in Seward, Alaska: A dead whale was discovered on the bow of the Royal Caribbean cruise ship Ovation of the Seas as it arrived in Seward, Alaska, on Friday, June 19, 2026. Federal wildlife experts and marine mammal specialists are coordinating an investigation into how and when the whale died, and whether the ship was directly responsible. A necropsy is expected to examine trauma patterns, internal injuries, and overall health to determine the cause of death, and investigators will review the ship's recent track, speed records, and navigation data.
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Dead Whale Found on Ovation of the Seas in Alaska Harbor