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End of Tale for Baby Whale

Stranded humpback calf put down after nuzzling Sidney ships

By Jess Kilby, Newser User

Posted Aug 22, 2008 5:55 AM CDT

(Newser) – A lost baby humpback whale who broke the world's heart when it nuzzled ships near Sydney was put down today with an overdose of anesthetic, reports the Australian. Experts say the calf, dubbed Colin, had no chance of surviving. The whale had been attacked by... Read full story »

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