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Rarely Seen Whale Washes Ashore Steep Hill Beach
The whale unfortunately died before a rescue attempt could be made.
IPSWICH, MA — Police say a rarely seen whale washed ashore Steep Hill Beach Tuesday. The whale died shortly after hitting land, passing before a rescue attempt could be made, according to Ipswich police.
The New England Aquarium identified it as a pygmy sperm whale. The Seacoast Science Center in Rye, N.H., will examine it, and the whale will be brought to the New England Aquarium for a necropsy as researchers try to learn more about the whales.
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It is unknown how many pygmy sperm whales exist. Most of what is known about them comes from examining carcasses.
Ipswich Police photos
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