Drone video shows humpback whale swimming with no tail in Washington state

Name: Drone video shows humpback whale swimming with no tail in Washington state
Uploaded: 2024-08-05T16:46:00Z
Duration: 2 min 6 s
Description: A humpback whale missing its tail has been spotted in Washington state’s Salish Sea. Experts say the whale likely lost its iconic flukes after becoming entangled, possibly in some kind of line or fishing gear. (Video credit THE WHALE MUSEUM/NMFS PERMIT #24359 via AP)

A humpback whale missing its tail has been spotted in Washington state’s Salish Sea. Experts say the whale likely lost its iconic flukes after becoming entangled, possibly in some kind of line or fishing gear. (Video credit THE WHALE MUSEUM/NMFS PERMIT #24359 via AP)

Posted August 5, 2024 9:46am PDT