Although it is never a happy moment to see a dead animal, I have to acknowledge how privileged I am to have seen this in person.
Every Saturday morning, I wake up early and run with my group by the ocean. During these early morning runs, I have been lucky enough to observe all kinds of beautiful scenery and animals such as red foxes, raccoons, cardinals, pelicans, gulls, you name it. But this whale is a first.
The whale did not die because he was beached. His cause of death is unknown but she was already dead when he got washed up. Below you’ll find more info.
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- shark bite by whale’s tail
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- belly of the whale
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- contrast to appreciate its enormity
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- more bite marks and scratches
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- close up of belly
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- top of whale
Little Miss Sunshine State 