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Whale beached on Hilton Head Island this weekend. How and why it likely washed up on shore
Many Savannah-area residents were amazed and heartbroken to see a sperm whale washed up on the shore of Hilton Head Island.
Beached whale euthanized on Hilton Head Island was 'severely emaciated,' experts say
Officials said the whale, identified as a juvenile sperm whale, had "a peaceful and humane passing after a long journey." ...
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Whale found beached on Hilton Head was ‘gently sedated and euthanized,’ town officials say
A whale was beached on Hilton Head Island, and trained professionals are working to keep it comfortable while a highly ...
Beached whale in South Carolina draws concern as experts respond
A live sperm whale beached on Hilton Head Island is being kept comfortable as marine experts wait for euthanasia drugs and a ...
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Beached whale euthanized after washing up on Hilton Head Island. Why couldn’t it be saved?
Biologists say euthanizing the 31-foot juvenile sperm whale was the most humane option to reduce the animal’s suffering.
End comes quietly for whale stranded on Hilton Head beach
A sperm whale beached in Beaufort County, SC over the weekend was euthanized by officials overnight Sunday. Crews worked May ...
Beached sperm whale spotted on Hilton Head Island
A sperm whale washed ashore on Hilton Head Saturday. According to the Island’s social media, the whale is still alive. They ...
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Whale beached on Hilton Head Island this weekend. How and why it likely washed up on shore
As of Sunday morning, the whale was alive, but euthanasia had been determined to be the most humane option. Marine animal experts tried to keep it comfortable while the euthanasia was transported ...