Coverage dated February 21, 2024

A stray whale died in Osaka Bay, raising questions about the cause and the cost of disposal

Headline from The Republic

TOKYO (AP) — A whale as long as a train car that died after straying into a port in Osaka last month is set to be buried until it naturally becomes a skeletal specimen for a local museum. It’s the third year in a row that whales have become stranded in the area, raising questions […]

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  1. The Republic

    A stray whale died in Osaka Bay, raising questions about the cause and the cost of disposal (opens The Republic)

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    TOKYO (AP) — A whale as long as a train car that died after straying into a port in Osaka last month is set to be buried until it naturally becomes a skeletal specimen for a local museum. It’s the third year in a row that whales have become stranded in the area, raising questions […]

  2. Green Field Reporter

    A stray whale died in Osaka Bay, raising questions about the cause and the cost of disposal - The Daily Reporter (opens Green Field Reporter)

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    TOKYO (AP) — A whale as long as a train car that died after straying into a port in Osaka last month is set to be buried until it naturally becomes a skeletal specimen for a local museum. It’s the third year in a row that whales have become stranded in the area, raising questions […]

  3. Fox News

    Whale dies after straying into Osaka Bay, Japanese officials confirm (opens Fox News)

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    Fox News's feed description

    A nearly 40-foot whale has died after straying into a port in Japan's Osaka Bay, marking the third year in a row that whales have become stranded in the area.

  4. Honolulu Star-Advertiser

    Questions surface after stray whale dies in Osaka Bay (opens Honolulu Star-Advertiser)

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    Honolulu Star-Advertiser's feed description

    It’s the third year in a row that whales have become stranded in the area, raising questions about the reasons why and the cost of handling the incidents.

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