Coverage dated March 6, 2022

Pygmy Sperm Whale Euthanized After Malibu Beach Stranding

Headline from NBC Los Angeles

An injured pygmy sperm whale found on Malibu’s Surfrider Beach had to be euthanized due to its injuries, despite attempts by LA County Lifeguards to rescue the whale.

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Los Angeles Times
Pygmy sperm whale euthanized after being stranded ashore in Malibu (opens Los Angeles Times)
Published Mar 6, 2022
Los Angeles Times's feed description
The mammal was in poor health and had sustained many injuries, rescue personnel said.
NBC Los Angeles
Pygmy Sperm Whale Euthanized After Malibu Beach Stranding (opens NBC Los Angeles)
Published Mar 6, 2022
NBC Los Angeles's feed description
An injured pygmy sperm whale found on Malibu’s Surfrider Beach had to be euthanized due to its injuries, despite attempts by LA County Lifeguards to rescue the whale.
Newsweek
Rare pygmy sperm whale euthanized after hitting rocks at low tide in California (opens Newsweek)
Published Mar 6, 2022
Newsweek's feed description
Lifeguards found the whale, covered in bloody injuries, on Malibu Surfrider Beach on Sunday evening.

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