Rare Whales Sighted

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Rare Whales Reported Off North Carolina

CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) - Scientists have received reports of two rare Atlantic right whales, their heads and fins entangled in lines, off the North Carolina coast. The whales are believed to be migrating south toward Florida.

Researchers, shown in aerial photo below (June 26, 2001,  from the Center for Coastal Studies), attempt to inject a North Atlantic right whale with a sedative in an unsuccessful effort to remove a commercial fishing line from the whale's jaw. Scientists have received reports of two rare Atlantic right whales, their heads and fins entangled in lines, off the North Carolina coast.  Pretty big creature.