Stranded humpback whale euthanized after washing ashore entangled in crabbing gear

If love alone could have lifted this whale back into the sea, it would have,” a local organization posted. “This community ...

Effort to save stranded whale on Oregon Coast fails; humpback will likely be euthanized

Efforts to get a stranded humpback whale back into the ocean on Nov. 17 have failed, leaving wildlife officials with limited ...

Humpback whale entanglements have surged on the West Coast. Here’s why (graphics)

In its wake, we examined whale entanglements along the West Coast. Entanglements occur when a human-made material — such as ...

Humpback whale beached near Yachats, officials ask visitors to keep away

This article was originally published by our Portland news affiliate, KGW. YACHATS, Ore. (KGW) -- Officials are asking folks ...
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Humpback whale puts on 'amazing, awesome, unforgettable' display at Bream Bay

Friends fishing in Northland's Bream Bay were treated to a once-in-a-lifetime spectacle, when a huge humpback whale leapt from the sea just 50 metres from their boat. Michele Adams, her husband and ...