‘Bob the Minke Whale’ found dead after week in Long Beach’s Rainbow Harbor

A minke whale that had been swimming in Long Beach’s Rainbow Harbor for most of the past week was found dead Sunday morning, April 6.
Officials with the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration are examining the whale’s body for any potential injuries or illnesses, said spokesperson Michael Milstein. They’ll also take blood and tissue samples in hopes of learning the whale’s cause of death and helping other whales in the future.
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