Officials said the whale, identified as a juvenile sperm whale, had "a peaceful and humane passing after a long journey." ...

but what we do know from past experiences is that we can’t just push them back to sea or they’ll just wash up again down the beach somewhere else.” Experienced marine mammal teams sedated and ...

Biologists say euthanizing the 31-foot juvenile sperm whale was the most humane option to reduce the animal’s suffering.

The whale was ... them back to sea or they’ll just wash up again down the beach somewhere else.” Experienced marine mammal teams sedated and euthanized the whale late Sunday night, according ...