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

After a humpback whale came ashore near Yachats entangled in crab pot rope, rescuers removed the gear, but the animal remained stranded alive on the beach for roughly 48 hours before it was euthanized ...

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 ...
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ODFW investigating entanglement of stranded young humpback whale that was euthanized

The Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife is helping investigate the entanglement in crab fishing gear of a young humpback ...

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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Whale whomping: Jumping humpback lands on boat; no one hurt

This is an archived article and the information in the article may be outdated. Please look at the time stamp on the story to see when it was last updated. PLYMOUTH, Mass. (AP) — Boaters and whale ...

Young Humpback Whale Stranded on Beach After Getting Caught in Fishing Lines as Crowds Battle Surf to Help (Exclusive)

A TikTok posted by creator Jacob Colvin shows dozens of people battling freezing surf to help a young humpback whale, while marine biologist Carrie Newell says the animal’s chances of survival are ...