3 Blue Whales Killed of California Coast

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3 Blue Whales Killed of California Coast

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In the last week three Blue Whales have been killed by ships off the coast of California.  One washed ashore in Long Beach, another in Ventura, and a third is expected to come ashore in Santa Barbara.  It is still unclear if teh third whale was killed as teh first two: struck by a cargo ship.

The first two whales were removed from teh beaches as the caracas proved to be a health hazard to local residents.  The skull of the Ventura whale will be preserved and displayed at a local museum.