LIVE: Beached sperm whale in Venice has died, officials say
Beached sperm whale dies off the coast of Venice, Florida.
- Bilawal Riaz
- 1 min read
A beached sperm whale off the coast of Venice, Florida has died, confirmed by officials. The cause of death is unknown, but experts note the whale appeared thin. Efforts are underway to perform a necropsy after getting the whale on-shore. Florida Fish & Wildlife Conservation Commission officials will decide what to do about the massive whale. Weather conditions have hindered response efforts, with the location near Service Club Park being monitored. The reddish liquid seen in the water is ink, not blood, typical of sperm whales before they die. Authorities urge boats to stay clear of the area around the whale.