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Humpback whale entangled in fishing gear near San Pedro

Original: Biologists fear for humpback whale seen entangled in fishing gear near San Pedro

Biologists in Southern California are trying to locate a humpback whale spotted entangled in fishing gear near San Pedro, off the Los Angeles coast. Rescue teams warn the entanglement could seriously injure or kill the animal, and are monitoring the whale while working to attempt a disentanglement if conditions allow.

Why now: The whale's welfare is at risk and rescuers are racing to find and free it.

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