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Finless Porpoise Found Dead in Hong Kong Waters

1/20/2026

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A finless porpoise was found dead in Hong Kong waters on Tuesday, suspected to have been carrying a stillborn calf.
The Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservation Department retrieved the carcass near Ap Chau.
Vincent Tong Chi-kin, a boat captain, discovered the porpoise during a coastal clean-up.
He reported that the grey-black object was the six-foot carcass with no visible scratches.
The Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservation Department will assist with the investigation.

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Story summary

A finless porpoise was found dead in Hong Kong waters on Tuesday, suspected to have been carrying a stillborn calf.
The Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservation Department retrieved the carcass near Ap Chau.
Vincent Tong Chi-kin, a boat captain, discovered the porpoise during a coastal clean-up.
He reported that the grey-black object was the six-foot carcass with no visible scratches.
The Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservation Department will assist with the investigation.