Mile 238 Report
Salishan Spit, North Lagoon, Siletz Bay
August 14, 2020
Dead humpback whale is on the beach on Mile 238.
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Dead humpback whale is on the beach on Mile 238. It has been there about a week.
Conditions
Temperature: 65 F. Cloud Cover: Sunny. Wind Velocity: Calm/Light.
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Dead whale has washed up on the beach on Mile 238, near the water, in front of property #295. Apparently it is a humpback, and theory is it was dead before it washed up. It has been there about a week. Authorities have been informed but not sure what action will be taken.
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