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A necropsy revealed that the animal may have been infected with avian influenza, which would be “a big deal” if it is confirmed by further testing, scientists say.
The whale was alive when rescuers arrived on the scene, but died a few hours later.(Image credit: Seacoast Science Center – Marine Mammal Rescue. All photos were taken under Seacoast Science Center’s marine mammal stranding agreement with NOAA Fisheries, and are shared with their permission. )
A mysterious, deep-diving whale has died after a “highly unusual” stranding in Gloucester, Massachusetts — and it may have been infected with bird flu, scientists say.
The animal was still breathing when a response crew arrived on the scene at Wingaersheek Beach on May 18. The team had never seen anything like it before.
“It was alive when it initially stranded, and was noted to…
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