Humpback Whales

A whale on a beach with people gathered around it.

Environment

'An impossible situation:' the tragedy of a stranded humpback whale on the Oregon coast

Rachael McDonald

The whale that was found stranded on a beach near Yachats had to be euthanized.

A team of workers flip over the beached whale at San Marine State Park near Yachats, Ore. on Tuesday, Nov. 18, 2025. Scientists, veterinary students and members of the Confederated Tribes of Siletz Indians worked together to disassemble the whale, which was euthanized on Monday.

Environment

Euthanized humpback whale removed from Oregon Coast beach

Courtney Sherwood

A young humpback whale that was euthanized on Monday has been removed from the Oregon beach where it died near Yachats.

A whale lies on a beach. The sun is setting over the water. People are milling around in the background.

Environment

Efforts fail to save a stranded humpback whale on the Oregon Coast

A source at the scene confirmed to KLCC on Monday afternoon that the euthanasia had been successfully completed.

People stand around a stranded whale on a beach in the early morning in Oregon

Environment

Stranded whale near Yachats; officials urge public to not assist

Authorities say chances are “slim to none” that the young whale survives.

Environment

Stranded Whale Euthanized

Amy Brenneman

The 20-foot juvenile humpback whale that washed ashore yesterday near Waldport has been euthanized today after efforts to save the mammal failed.Several…

Nature

Migrating Whales Offer Landlubbers A Viewing Party Extraordinaire

Brian Bull

The holiday season isn't quite over...so what's one to do between Christmas and New Year's?Whale watching, according to Oregon Parks and Recreation…