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Thousands watch humpback whale stranded at Oregon Coast
A roughly 30-foot female humpback whale entangled in crab-fishing ropes remained stranded near Yachats, drawing thousands of viewers and responders awaiting high tide.
- On Saturday, a young humpback whale washed ashore near Yachats after surfacing entangled in crabbing gear, but after 45 hours beached it was humanely euthanized Monday, Discovering Depoe Bay Oregon reported.
- A specialized team from Washington State arrived Sunday and attempted to untangle and reposition the whale using a harness and pulleys, but efforts failed and parts broke.
- Over 5,000 Facebook viewers watched a live stream Sunday night as responders administered fluids and vitamins to the juvenile whale, noting it vocalizing and moving its fins.
- Physiological risks include compressed internal organs and overheating from blubber, and responders said maneuvering or towing a 40-ton whale is nearly impossible and could harm it.
- Social media accounts spread quickly, prompting members of the public who flocked to the Yachats coast to cheer the whale, but authorities barred people from approaching to avoid danger and stress, Jim Rice and responders urged.
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