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Stranded whale near Yachats; officials urge public to not assist

People stand around a stranded whale on a beach in the early morning in Oregon
Samantha Liesse
Concerned volunteers surround a stranded whale on a beach near Yachats, Oregon.

There are reports of a stranded whale near Yachats this morning (Sunday, November 16th).

Officials with the Oregon Marine Mammal Stranding Network and Oregon State Police are urging the public to not assist due to safety concerns for people and the whale.