Whale gets lost in Wakayama bay

Whale gets lost in Wakayama bay

TANABE, Japan - A large whale was found to have entered Uchinoura bay in Tanabe, Wakayama Prefecture, on May 14. The whale has so far remained in the bay, despite efforts by local people to help it navigate out.

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