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Juvenile Humpback Whale Found Dead at Sunset Beach

3/25/2025

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A tragic discovery unfolded at Sunset Beach, where a 29-foot juvenile humpback whale was found lifeless, raising concerns along the North and South Carolina border. The Lowcountry Marine Mammal Network and UNCW Marine Mammal Stranding Program are investigating, suspecting prior trauma as the cause. Answers may take months to uncover, leaving a somber cloud over the community.

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Story summary

A tragic discovery unfolded at Sunset Beach, where a 29-foot juvenile humpback whale was found lifeless, raising concerns along the North and South Carolina border. The Lowcountry Marine Mammal Network and UNCW Marine Mammal Stranding Program are investigating, suspecting prior trauma as the cause. Answers may take months to uncover, leaving a somber cloud over the community.