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Pilot whale deaths increase off Florida coast

Jan 22, 2014, 4:49 PM EST
A dead pilot whale is seen in the water before being transported to a facility for a necropsy by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's Fisheries Service on January 21, 2024 in Estero, Florida.
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Pilot whales have been found dead over the last several days in Florida with others having to be euthanized after beaching themselves. The whales wandered away from natural habitat, and are in search of deeper waters. Several still remain unaccounted for which bodes ill for their survival.

Background:

8 Pilot Whales Found Dead off Florida Coast [ABC]

Death toll of beached pilot whales rises to 8 [USA Today]

Pilot Whales Found Dead off Florida Coast [Weather]

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