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A young gray whale named Willapa Willy died after swimming up a river in Washington state, likely due to hunger.
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Summary
A gray whale that swam 20 miles up Washington's Willapa River has been found dead. Nicknamed Willapa Willy by locals, the whale was discovered on Saturday afternoon after first being spotted in the river last week.
Key Facts
- •A gray whale that swam 20 miles up the Willapa River has been found dead.[1]confirmed
- •The whale, nicknamed Willapa Willy by locals, was discovered on Saturday afternoon after first being spotted last week.[1]confirmed
[1] NYT Homepage
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WashingtonUnited States, North America
47.75, -120.74Sources (1)
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A gray whale that swam 20 miles up Washington's Willapa River has been found dead. Nicknamed Willapa Willy by locals, the whale was discovered on Saturday afternoon after first being spotted in the river last week.
- • A gray whale that swam 20 miles up the Willapa River has been found dead.
- • The whale, nicknamed Willapa Willy by locals, was discovered on Saturday afternoon after first being spotted last week.