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Deceased Gray Whale Stranding April 12, 2010

A deceased adult male gray whale was found stranded on Samish island.  The WMMSN responded to this stranding and relocated the carcass to Lummi island.  WMMSN returned to the location on April 14th and a necropsy was performed.

On this page you will find many photos related to this event. These photos show the whale during and after the necropsy. Some people may find some of these photos a little disturbing. 

In order to make this page enjoyable for even those who are a little squeamish, we have placed all of the potentially troubling photos at the very bottom of this page. Where these photos start we have placed a large RED BANNER to warn that the necropsy photos are about to begin. Those who do not wish to view these photos should stop at that banner and not continue to the bottom of the page. Everything up to that line is intended to be "Family Friendly".

 

These photos courtesy of Heather Hill:
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WARNING!

The necropsy photos start below this line.  These photos show a whale being dissected.  If you would be uncomfortable viewing these types of photos you should stop here!
 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

April 14, 2010 

A necropsy was performed. 

These photos courtesy of Mariann Carrasco:
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