70 small whales washed ashore on Pacific coast in Chiba Pref.

70 small whales washed ashore on Pacific coast in Chiba Pref.

CHIBA, Japan - Melon-headed whales are seen beached on the Pacific coast in the town of Ichinomiya, Chiba Prefecture, on Feb. 28. The whales, each about 2.5 meters long, were first spotted on the beach by a surfer there around noon. This photo was provided by the Ichinomiya municipal government. (Kyodo)

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