Animals and Wildlife

Dead whale washes up on beach in Marblehead

There are numerous organizations trained to respond to stranded or deceased marine animals. If you come across one, you're encouraged to report it

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A dead whale has washed up on a beach in Marblehead, Massachusetts.

The humpback whale was stranded in the surf near Preston Beach Thursday afternoon, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration said.

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A dead whale washes up on Preston Beach in Marblehead, Massachusetts.
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A dead whale washes up on Preston Beach in Marblehead, Massachusetts.

"Seacoast Science Center, Tufts University, town officials and NOAA Fisheries are working together this morning to evaluate options for examination of the carcass," a spokesperson for NOAA Fisheries said Friday in a release.

A dead whale washes up on Preston Beach in Marblehead, Massachusetts.
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A dead whale washes up on Preston Beach in Marblehead, Massachusetts.

The public was reminded to keep a safe distance from all marine mammals.

There are numerous organizations trained to respond to stranded or deceased marine animals. If you come across one, you're encouraged to report it. NOAA has a list of organizations by region here.

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