Humpback whale that dazzled San Francisco may be sick, biologist says

A whale that swam into the bay has earned fans and the nickname 'Allie', but experts say it may be seeking a place to recuperate

A humpback whale has spent the past two weeks in the San Francisco Bay, fascinating sightseers, photographers, whale enthusiasts and marine biologists. But experts say the whale, which locals have nicknamed Allie, may be sick, and probably came into the protected waters to recover.

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