Dead Whale Washes Up on Newport Beach Shore
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Dead Whale Washes Up on Newport Beach Shore
A 27-foot humpback whale weighing approximately 10 tons washed ashore near Newport Beach's 11th Street on Wednesday afternoon. Authorities from the Pacific Marine Mammal Center are investigating the cause of death, which remains unknown. Due to dangerous weather conditions and high winds, officials plan to wait for tidal conditions to potentially carry the carcass back to sea.
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Feb 19, 2026
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