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Rare Beached Melon-Head Whale Rescued

POSTED: Tuesday, June 24, 2008
UPDATED: 9:54 am EDT June 25, 2008

A rescue team from SeaWorld rescued a 900-pound melon-head whale from Playalinda Beach near NASA.


IMAGES: Images Of SeaWorld Rescue

The species of whale, which is normally located 30 miles off the coast, rarely beaches itself, scientists said.

Crews used a large sling, wet towels and spray bottles to move the whale off the beach.

SeaWorld's veterinarian staff examined and treated the 8-foot-long male and transported it to Gulf World in Panama City.

Officials said the whale may be the same one that washed ashore a few days ago in St. Augustine.

Watch Local 6 News for more on this story.

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