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Stranded Minke Whale Rescued Amid Toxic Algae Concerns

7/23/2025

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A 15-foot minke whale stranded on the shores of Seldovia, Alaska, last Friday, but thanks to the quick actions of local residents and environmental coordinator Stephen Payton, it was able to return to the water after six tense hours. Concerns linger about its health, as a toxic algae bloom may have played a role in its distress.

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Story summary

A 15-foot minke whale stranded on the shores of Seldovia, Alaska, last Friday, but thanks to the quick actions of local residents and environmental coordinator Stephen Payton, it was able to return to the water after six tense hours. Concerns linger about its health, as a toxic algae bloom may have played a role in its distress.