An endangered sperm whale found dead on the Oregon coast was struck by a vessel. The whale will remain on the beach to naturally decompose.
SEASIDE, Ore. — An adult male sperm whale that washed ashore between Del Ray and Sunset Beach was hit by a vessel, according to a necropsy performed by researchers.
The nearly 53-foot whale washed ashore Thursday afternoon about 12 miles north of Seaside. The whale was reported dead on May 23 about 15 miles offshore and was then seen again seven miles offshore on May 27, according to the Seaside Aquarium.
A necropsy was performed Sunday by Portland State
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