Coverage dated February 13, 2024 to February 15, 2024

A fin whale decomposing on an Oregon beach creates a sad but ‘super educational' spectacle

Headline from NBC10 Philadelphia, on the newest of 2 developments

It's not yet known what killed an endangered fin whale, but people can marvel at the large marine mammal as it decomposes on an Oregon beach.

NBC10 Philadelphia's own description from its feed. We collect headlines and these descriptions, not full articles; read the original reporting below.

Developments in this update

2 dated developments, oldest first, newest marked. Each is named by one outlet's own headline; open its reports to see every outlet that covered it.

Feb 14, 2024
Massive endangered whale washes up on Oregon beach entangled, emaciated and covered in wounds from killer whales
Headline from CBS News ·
Feb 15, 2024Newest
A fin whale decomposing on an Oregon beach creates a sad but ‘super educational' spectacle
Headline from NBC10 Philadelphia ·

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Reports & sources

17 articles, oldest first.

CBS News
Massive endangered whale washes up on Oregon beach entangled, emaciated and covered in wounds from killer whales (opens CBS News)
Published Feb 13, 2024
CBS News's feed description
With so many visible signs of distress, officials believe they may know what led to the young and endangered 46-foot-long fin whale's death.
The Oregonian
Look but don’t touch: Dead whale on Oregon coast will be left to decompose (opens The Oregonian)
Published Feb 13, 2024
The Oregonian's feed description
The fin whale that washed ashore on Sunset Beach State Park Monday will be left to decompose into the ocean.
NBC10 Philadelphia
A fin whale decomposing on an Oregon beach creates a sad but ‘super educational' spectacle (opens NBC10 Philadelphia)
Published Feb 15, 2024
NBC10 Philadelphia's feed description
It's not yet known what killed an endangered fin whale, but people can marvel at the large marine mammal as it decomposes on an Oregon beach.
New York Post
Dead 46-foot fin whale washes up on Oregon beach with numerous wounds (opens New York Post)
Published Feb 14, 2024
New York Post's feed description
A dead fin whale, which comes from an endangered species, washed ashore at Sunset Beach State Park Monday while appearing “thin and emaciated,” the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration said in a press release.
Fox News
Oregon beach fin whale decomposition makes 'super educational' but sad spectacle (opens Fox News)
Published Feb 15, 2024
Fox News's feed description
An endangered fin whale is decomposing after being found entangled in rope on the shores of Sunset State Park Beach in Southern Oregon. A full necropsy is scheduled in coming weeks.
The Daily News (Longview)
A fin whale decomposing on Warrenton, OR beach creates a sad but (opens The Daily News (Longview))
Published Feb 15, 2024
The Daily News (Longview)'s feed description
It’s not yet known what killed an endangered fin whale, but people can marvel at the large marine mammal as it decomposes on a beach at Sunset Beach State Park
KEYT Santa Barbara
A fin whale decomposing on an Oregon beach creates a sad but 'super educational' spectacle | News Channel 3-12 (opens KEYT Santa Barbara)
Published Feb 15, 2024
KEYT Santa Barbara's feed description
A fin whale decomposing on an Oregon beach creates a sad but 'super educational' spectacle

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