Rare Minke Whale Euthanized After Getting Stuck In Shallow Water Near Emeryville Marina

CBS Bay Area

April 9, 2025

What appeared to be a rare type of whale that got stuck in shallow waters near the Emeryville Marina Tuesday morning was euthanized after struggling into the afternoon, officials with the Marine Mammal Center said.

Marine Mammal Center officials announced the sad outcome at around 4:40 p.m.

"Unfortunately, today the whale became trapped and was unable to be freed from the mudflat. Because this animal was suffering and had little chance of survival, our experts made the difficult decision to humanely euthanize," Marine Mammal Center officials said in a post on X.

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