Young Whale Dies Despite Rescue Attempts
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A young beaked whale that stranded herself on the shore near Malibu died late Saturday, despite efforts of volunteers who watched her around the clock, feeding and hydrating her through a tube.
The whale--named BJ for Bob Janice, the lifeguard who first noticed her--probably died from a kidney infection, one expert said.
The whale beached herself Friday at Point Dume County Beach. She was taken to a marine care center in San Pedro, then to Laguna Beach on a flatbed truck.
The creature--believed to be younger than 18 months--showed signs of recovery Saturday, swimming unassisted around a 16-foot pool at the marine center, but died Saturday night.
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