We had the honor of being on site and working to try and save this beautiful creature. He was injured by crabbing equipment recklessly left behind in the ocean. We need stronger laws protecting our oceans from the commercial food industries and from the government agencies making revenue from the broken systems of protection that they are supposed to represent. https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025/nov/18/stranded-humpback-whale-euthanized-oregon

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Stranded whale euthanized after failed rescue attempt off Oregon coast

Young humpback whale was found washed ashore and individuals had rallied together to try to help