A young gray whale that surprised residents in southwest Washington this week after traveling 20 miles up the Willapa River has died, according to the Cascadia Research Collective. In a Facebook update on Saturday, the group said it was “saddened to confirm” that the whale had died. The group also said it was working with … Read more
update: As of 6 p.m. Friday, Cascadia Research and WDFW, with assistance from members of the Chinook and Shoalwater Bay tribes, conducted an extensive water search today for a young gray whale seen in the Willapa River over the past two days. No whales were seen in the river today. Officials hope it has returned … Read more
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