June 9, 2026 — Beachgoers in Provincetown experienced a surprise Friday when thousands of squid were found washed up on the shore. The legions of dead cephalopods sparked ample discussion on social media and plenty of rumors, but experts say the event was perfectly normal.
Facebook user Jeff Krehely posted a video clip online last Friday morning showing a copious amount of squid strewn about the sand, one of multiple clips circling the internet that garnered confused and shocked reactions.
The next day, the Provincetown Harbormaster’s Office cleared the air in a statement posted online.
“The squid are NOT dying from a toxic event, red tide, or pollution. This is a completely natural process!” the harbormaster wrote.
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