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16/08/2012
Fin Whale In Baltimore Harbour Dies
The fin whale trapped for two days in Baltimore harbour has died.
The 18m, 40-tonne mammal was first spotted making its way through the harbour on Tuesday morning.
Whale experts believed it was an emaciated and sick young female.
The whale became very agitated and distressed in recent days and injured itself more on the harbour wall.
It is expected that the mammal’s carcass will be used for marine research purposes.
The Irish Whale and Dolphin Group said the whale died at about 11am.
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The 18m, 40-tonne mammal was first spotted making its way through the harbour on Tuesday morning.
Whale experts believed it was an emaciated and sick young female.
The whale became very agitated and distressed in recent days and injured itself more on the harbour wall.
It is expected that the mammal’s carcass will be used for marine research purposes.
The Irish Whale and Dolphin Group said the whale died at about 11am.
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