Dead sperm whale discovered near Charleston: LMMN

CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCIV) — A 42-foot male sperm whale was found dead near Charleston on Wednesday.

On Feb. 21, an aerial flight crew with the South Carolina Department of Natural Resources (SCDNR) alerted the Lowcountry Marine Mammal Network (LMMN) about the dead sperm whale. A partial necropsy was conducted on the whale the following day, according to the LMMN.

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"Data collected will contribute to understanding the potential cause of death," the LMMN said in a statement. "We'll share more information on the whale after the team analyzes its findings."