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A fin whale carcass that washed ashore may block the Copalis Beach Airport, WSDOT warned in a social media post. (Courtesy photo / WSDOT)

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Fin whale carcass may block beach airport

King tides may jockey the carcass around, possibly blocking the field

A gray whale carcass that washed ashore in a state park in Westport was one of three that appeared earlier in summer of 2023. (Michael S. Lockett / The Daily World file)

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Malnutrition, ship strikes likely cause of spate of whale strandings

Numbers are still above average but coming down

Ocean Shores resident Maddie Pittman ties off a line to secure a dead gray whale to the shore so it doesn’t drift off before being necropsied after attempting to aid it on June 27. (Clayton Franke / Daily World)

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Whale dies while stranded near Damon Point

It was still alive when it beached, but in poor condition

A gray whale carcass that washed ashore in a state park in Westport will remain there, said a spokesperson for Washington State Parks. (Michael S. Lockett / The Daily World)

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Whale carcass will remain on Westport beach

Other disposal options were discarded as impractical

As part of the Welcoming the Wales ceremony, Five Quileute teens carried a wooden float, adorned with a salmon filet, through rolling waves at First Beach.

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Whales welcomed in La Push

With annual tradition, Quileute Tribe celebrates cultural connection to migrating whales

Michael S. Lockett | The Daily World A young female humpback whale, seen here on Oct. 15 washed ashore near Ruby Beach in Olympic National Park around Oct. 5.

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Whale killed by possible ship strike beaches near Ruby Beach

The young, female whale came to her final rest on the empty coast.