https://www.ocregister.com/2026/02/18/dead-whale-washed-up-in-newport-beach-near-11th-street/
Dead whale washed up in Newport Beach near 11th Street – Orange County Register
Feb 19, 2026 - The 30-foot whale, believed to be a humpback, came onto shore at about 3 p.m. between the Newport and Balboa piers
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