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Scientists say a North Atlantic right whale that was found dead in the surf off Martha’s Vineyard last week suffered from chronic entanglement. NBC10 Boston is examining the efforts to save the critically endangered animals and their special significance to native people in Massachusetts. “Whales in general, we consider them our relatives,” said Bettina Washington, the tribal historic preservation...

Investigators say a North Atlantic right whale found dead off Martha’s Vineyard suffered from chronic entanglement.

The North Atlantic right whale found dead this past weekend off Martha’s Vineyard was a 3-year-old female, scientists at the New England Aquarium confirmed Friday. The deceased female was found entangled in a rope near Joseph Sylvia State Beach in Edgartown on Sunday, according to NOAA Fisheries. The rope was entangled around and embedded in her tail, the aquarium...

A female North Atlantic right whale was found dead this weekend near Martha’s Vineyard, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Fisheries said Monday. The whale was found dead and entangled in a rope near Joseph Sylvia State Beach in Edgartown on Sunday, according to NOAA Fisheries. The deceased female is estimated to be a juvenile because of her size,...

Animal control will hold onto the dogs until their owners are found, Massachusetts State Police said.

Two adorable dogs were found wandering on Martha’s Vineyard on Saturday, as post-tropical storm Lee brought heavy winds, high seas and rain to the area. Massachusetts State Police shared several photos on Facebook showing the pups in the back of a state police cruiser. They appeared to be wet and not wearing collars. According to officials, local and state...

UPDATE: The man’s body was found Monday, Massachusetts State Police said. He was identified as Tafari Campbell, a beloved longtime chef for former President Barack Obama and his family. A paddleboarder went missing in a pond on Martha’s Vineyard Sunday, local and state police said amid a search for the 43-year-old man. The search, which is being considered a...