Gray Whale Was in 'Poor Nutritional Status' when It Died in Pacific County River

6 gray whales wash up dead in Washington this year, scientists investigate cause

Scientists in Washington state are expressing concern after six gray whales, many appearing malnourished or traumatized, have washed up dead so far this year, signaling a sharp and ongoing decline in the gray whale population.

Gray whale was in ‘very debilitated state’ before it died in Willapa River

The whale was the third in the past week discovered to have died of malnutrition.

Gray whale was in 'poor nutritional status' when it died in Pacific County river

The gray whale that made its way up the Willapa River was found dead over the weekend. It will remain in the river where it will decompose naturally.

‘Willapa Willie’ suffered malnutrition, internal injuries

Gray whale likely swam upriver ‘because it was already in a very debilitated state’

Sad News for 'Willapa Willy'—the Whale that Swam up a River

A young gray whale swam about 20 miles up the Willapa River in Washington, ending up very far away from the Pacific Ocean. Locals gave the whale the nickname “Willapa Willy,” and many people were rooting for the whale to find its way back home. Sadly, the animal has died. At this point, no one knows exactly why it died or why is what there in the first place. It’s possible the animal simply became disoriented while feeding near the mouth of the …

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