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Blue Whale

Kachina624 — Fri, 19 Jul 2024 01:35:56 GMT

This dead Blue Whale, world's largest animal, washed up on a beach someplace where they speak Spanish.

I knew they were big but am awed by the size of this animal compared to the people gawking at him. He is just, or was, majestic. I'd love to see one in person. They migrate up the California coast.

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SandySparkles — Fri, 19 Jul 2024 01:46:15 GMT

@Kachina624 wrote:
This dead Blue Whale, world's largest animal, washed up on a beach someplace where they speak Spanish.

I knew they were big but am awed by the size of this animal compared to the people gawking at him. He is just, or was, majestic. I'd love to see one in person. They migrate up the California coast.

@Kachina624 WOW! If this is not photoshopped, that is a MAGNIFICENT photo of one of the world''s most gentle creatures!💝😊 The juxtaposition of the whale versus human represenatation is jaw-dropping!!!!😁 I could not stop gazing at it for a few moments; it was that jarring!🥰

THANK you for sharing such a mesmerizing photo!🤗

~~~All we need is LOVE💖

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ahoymate — Fri, 19 Jul 2024 01:45:45 GMT

Very sad. Perhaps hit by a ship. That's what we see on west coast. Just a guess of course.

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Kachina624 — Fri, 19 Jul 2024 01:53:21 GMT

@SandySparkles wrote:
@Kachina624 wrote:
This dead Blue Whale, world's largest animal, washed up on a beach someplace where they speak Spanish.

I knew they were big but am awed by the size of this animal compared to the people gawking at him. He is just, or was, majestic. I'd love to see one in person. They migrate up the California coast.

@Kachina624 WOW! If this is not photoshopped, that is a MAGNIFICENT photo of one of the world''s most gentle creatures!💝😊 The juxtaposition of the whale versus human represenatation is jaw-dropping!!!!😁 I could not stop gazing at it for a few moments; it was that jarring!🥰

THANK you for sharing such a mesmerizing photo!🤗

~~~All we need is LOVE💖

@SandySparkles. Here's a chart for size comparison. They're up to 100ft long. I've seen Humpback Wales and thought they were big.

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SandySparkles — Fri, 19 Jul 2024 02:04:50 GMT

@Kachina624 wrote:

@SandySparkles wrote:
@Kachina624 wrote:
This dead Blue Whale, world's largest animal, washed up on a beach someplace where they speak Spanish.

I knew they were big but am awed by the size of this animal compared to the people gawking at him. He is just, or was, majestic. I'd love to see one in person. They migrate up the California coast.

@Kachina624 WOW! If this is not photoshopped, that is a MAGNIFICENT photo of one of the world''s most gentle creatures!💝😊 The juxtaposition of the whale versus human represenatation is jaw-dropping!!!!😁 I could not stop gazing at it for a few moments; it was that jarring!🥰

THANK you for sharing such a mesmerizing photo!🤗

~~~All we need is LOVE💖
@SandySparkles. Here's a chart for size comparison. They're up to 100ft long. I've seen Humpback Wales and thought they were big.

@Kachina624😮 WOW!...WOW! and...WOW! That is massive!!This certainly puts things into perspective!!! You have no choice but to respect him/her!😁 I thoroughly enjoyed this whale education!😊

~~~All we need is LOVE💖

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We rescue cats — Fri, 19 Jul 2024 02:12:03 GMT

@Kachina624 - they are such massive creatures, it's amazing. What a tremendous photo, makes me sad at the loss of that magnificent creature.

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SaveTheTurtles — Fri, 19 Jul 2024 02:12:45 GMT

How sad. I had no idea of the size compared to people. Eye opening to say the least.

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Goodie2shoes — Fri, 19 Jul 2024 02:44:32 GMT

Wow ! Amazing ! Thanks for sharing

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Lilysmom1 — Fri, 19 Jul 2024 09:55:16 GMT

@Kachina624 , this is such a rare sight I am sure the marine mammal experts will study the mammal and investigate cause of death. I hope they have a disposal plan because I know from personal experience that the rotting carcus will stink to high heaven. And it takes a long time to decompose. Wherever this is, the beach will be empty until they dispose of it. Some times they tow the carcus to sea. Can you imagine towing that?

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We rescue cats — Fri, 19 Jul 2024 12:26:02 GMT

I wonder if they can estimate the age and cause of death...

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goldensrbest — Fri, 19 Jul 2024 13:05:32 GMT

He is huge, so sad what a beautiful creature.

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DSD2 — Fri, 19 Jul 2024 20:55:06 GMT

What a tragedy...Such a magnificent creature.

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conlt — Fri, 19 Jul 2024 21:56:50 GMT

I was on a Whale watch last week off the coast of Massachusetts and the day before, they spotted a Blue Whale. They had not seen 1 since 2011. We did not see it that day, but saw many Fin Whales, which are the second largest animal in the world. It was awesome to see them in their natural habitat.

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SilleeMee — Fri, 19 Jul 2024 23:54:51 GMT

I've been close enough to a Gray whale to touch its head. That was huge enough. I can't imagine how big a Blue whale would be up that close!

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conlt — Sat, 20 Jul 2024 17:52:33 GMT

I just read on facebook today that the Whale Watch tour saw the Blue Whale again yesterday or today. You can look at 7 Seas Whale Watch out of Gloucester Massachusetts on Facebook. They have fabulous photos and videos.

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qualitygal — Sun, 21 Jul 2024 10:16:43 GMT

Yeah, they are an amazing animal. They need the ocean to swim in, they are so big. Not in an area, like Sea World was.

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JoyFilled Warrior — Mon, 22 Jul 2024 08:41:21 GMT

Hi @Kachina624

That is an absolutely remarkable photo! Remarkable Blue Whale. I had absolutely no idea. Thanks for proportionality, people surrounding. Unfathomable.

And thanks for the comparison sketch chart too. Had no idea.