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Baby whale stranded on OBX beach euthanized

PRE News & Ideas | By Annette Weston
Published January 30, 2023 at 11:29 AM EST
A baby whale was euthanized after it stranded in an Outer Banks beach.
(Photo: North Carolina Aquarium on Roanoke Island)
A baby whale was euthanized after it stranded in an Outer Banks beach.

A baby whale was euthanized after it stranded in an Outer Banks beach.

Members of the OBX Marine Mammal Stranding Network responded to the report of a live whale on the beach in Kill Devil Hills last Thursday.

It was identified as a Sei Whale and determined to be a calf that would still be dependent on its mother.

Because of the condition the whale was in and because it was so young, specialists recommended euthanasia of the nearly 22-foot-long animal.

Anyone who finds a live or dead stranded marine mammal is asked to keep their distance and call local experts at 252-455-9654.
Annette Weston
Annette is originally a Midwest gal, born and raised in Michigan, but with career stops in many surrounding states, the Pacific Northwest, and various parts of the southeast. An award-winning journalist and mother of four, Annette moved to eastern North Carolina in 2019 to be closer to family – in particular, her two young grandchildren. It’s possible that a -27 day with a -68 windchill in Minnesota may have also played a role in that decision. In her spare time, Annette does a lot of kiddo cuddling, reading, and producing the coolest Halloween costumes anyone has ever seen. She has also worked as a diversity and inclusion facilitator serving school districts and large corporations. It’s the people that make this beautiful area special, and she wants to share those stories that touch the hearts of others. If you have a story idea to share, please reach out by email to westona@cravencc.edu.
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