Sperm Whale Found Dead on Oregon Coast Believed to Have Been Struck by Vessel

Sperm whale found dead on Oregon coast believed to have been struck by vessel

An adult sperm whale washed ashore on the Oregon coast, and according to a necropsy conducted by researchers, it could have been hit by a vessel.

Massive whale struck by ship washes ashore near Seaside

It was quite a sight for beachgoers near Seaside on Thursday when a large adult whale washed ashore between Del Ray and Sunset Beach about 12 miles north of Sea

Sperm whale hit by vessel, washes ashore near Seaside

PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) -- A 53-foot sperm whale, which was struck by a vessel, washed ashore north of Seaside on Thursday afternoon, days after it died, the Seaside Aquarium posted on their Facebook page Sunday. The adult male was first reported dead on May 23 about 15 miles offshore. Four days later, the whale was about 7 miles offshore. Once it washed ashore between Del Ray and Sunset Beach, officials were able to do a necropsy that revealed th…

53-foot sperm whale found dead on Oregon coast was believed to be struck by vessel

A 53-foot male sperm whale that washed ashore near Seaside was killed by a vessel strike, researchers determined after performing a necropsy.

Rare Sperm Whale Stranding on N. Oregon Coast, Was Hit by Boat

Rare Sperm Whale Stranding on N. Oregon Coast, Was Hit by Boat - Showing up near Gearhart, it will decompose naturally