Two Whales, Several Turtles Wash Ashore
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Updated: 7:45 AM Sep 9, 2009
Two Whales, Several Turtles Wash Ashore
Labor Day was not so good for two whales and several turtles that washed ashore on the Outer Banks.
Posted: 7:32 AM Sep 9, 2009
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Labor Day was not so good for two whales and several turtles that washed ashore and died on the Outer Banks.

A 14-foot false killer whale, which is rare in North Carolina, washed up on the beach at South Nags Head on Saturday. That's according to the Virginian-Pilot, which reports a 30-foot humpback whale was found badly decomposed Tuesday at Southern Shores.

Officials say the bad weather probably contributed to the stranding of the whales, along with ten sea turtles. Only one of the turtles in all, survived. Several agencies are investigating.


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Posted by: Ms. T on Sep 9, 2009 at 08:40 AM

Very sad...
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