One of Three Beached Sperm Whales in P.E.I. Dead; Condition of Another Unknown
Officials monitor three large, likely male, sperm whales stranded near shallow waters to assess their condition and decide if rescue is needed, Fisheries and Oceans Canada said.
- One sperm whale among three beached off the coast of northern Prince Edward Island has died, according to Tonya Wimmer, executive director of the Marine Animal Response Society.
- A second whale is still breathing, while the condition of the third whale remains unknown.
- Wimmer expressed concern for the whales being far from their natural habitat, as sperm whales typically reside in deep waters.
- Fisheries and Oceans Canada is monitoring the situation and advised people to keep a distance of at least 200 meters from the whales.
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One of three beached sperm whales in P.E.I. dead; condition of another unknown
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