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Gray Whale 'Willapa Willy' Found Dead After Swimming Up Washington River
The gray whale, affectionately named 'Willapa Willy,' which had been spotted swimming 20 miles up Washington's Willapa River last week, was found dead on Saturday afternoon. Experts suggest hunger and a broader crisis for gray whales due to lack of food as likely causes.
6 Apr, 11:25 — 7 Apr, 00:23
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Young gray whale dies after swimming up river in Washington state
Hunger is a likely reason the whale, dubbed Willapa Willy, travelled inland, experts say.
Read full article →NYTMostly Factual143d ago
Whale That Swam 20 Miles Up Washington River Is Found Dead
The gray whale, which some locals affectionately named Willapa Willy, was found on Saturday afternoon after first being spotted swimming up the Willapa River last week.
By Livia Albeck-Ripka
Read full article →channel-news-asiaMostly Factual143d ago
A gray whale that swam 20 miles up a Washington state river is found dead
A juvenile gray whale was found dead after swimming far inland, as experts say whales are “facing a major crisis” due to lack of food.
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