Rare Beached Melon-Head Whale Rescued
POSTED: Tuesday, June 24, 2008
UPDATED: 9:54 am EDT June 25,
2008
PLAYLINDA BEACH, Fla. -- A rescue team from SeaWorld rescued a 900-pound melon-head whale from Playalinda Beach near NASA.
IMAGES: Images Of SeaWorld Rescue
The species of whale, which is normally located 30 miles off the coast, rarely beaches itself, scientists said.Crews used a large sling, wet towels and spray bottles to move the whale off the beach.SeaWorld's veterinarian staff examined and treated the 8-foot-long male and transported it to Gulf World in Panama City.Officials said the whale may be the same one that washed ashore a few days ago in St. Augustine.Watch Local 6 News for more on this story.
IMAGES: Images Of SeaWorld Rescue The species of whale, which is normally located 30 miles off the coast, rarely beaches itself, scientists said.Crews used a large sling, wet towels and spray bottles to move the whale off the beach.SeaWorld's veterinarian staff examined and treated the 8-foot-long male and transported it to Gulf World in Panama City.Officials said the whale may be the same one that washed ashore a few days ago in St. Augustine.Watch Local 6 News for more on this story.
Previous Stories:
- June 22, 2008: Navy Conducts Hearing Tests On Whale
- March 1, 2008: 25-Foot Whale Washes Up On Beach
- January 30, 2008: Surfers Approach Whales, Police Respond
- December 28, 2007: 2 Rare Whales Spotted Off Beach
- December 28, 2007: Rare Whale Spotted Off Brevard Beach
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