Stranded Whale Dies On Hatteras Island

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Updated: 8:22 AM Jul 2, 2008 Stranded Whale Dies On Hatteras Island A young sperm whale was buried on the beach Tuesday. Posted: 8:09 AM Jul 2, 2008

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A young sperm whale has died after it was stranded on a North Carolina beach this week.

The Virginian-Pilot of Norfolk, Va., reports the 15-foot whale was seen struggling in the ocean before it was stranded south of Avon Pier on Hatteras Island. The animal died Monday afternoon.

North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission specialist Karen Clark says the whale appeared thinner than normal. The animals are classified as endangered and commonly are seen swimming off the Outer Banks.

The whale was buried on the beach Tuesday.

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Posted by: J Location: Gville on Jul 3, 2008 at 10:14 AM

So this means....dont dig in the sand on that beach! ew Poor whale
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