Stranded whale euthanized after failed rescue attempt off Oregon coast
by Shruti Rajkumar from Environment | The Guardian on (#71JHG)
Young humpback whale was found washed ashore and individuals had rallied together to try to help
A humpback whale stranded off the coast of Oregon was euthanized on Monday following a failed rescue attempt from several organizations and agencies.
On Saturday, the young whale was found washed ashore near San Marine state park, KOMO News reported. Over the weekend, individuals rallied together to try to help the mammal, who appeared to be caught in a fishing net, but were unsuccessful.
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