Watch: carcass of 35-foot humpback whale washes on New York beach

Carcass of a male humpback whale measuring about 35 feet long has been found at a New York beach.

A viral video shows the dead whale after it was washed offshore at Lido Beach in Long Island. An official claimed that it was the biggest whale they had come across in 10 years.

The whale was found offshore of Hemstead town on January 30, and the viral video has left the internet buzzing over its size. As per a BBC report, more than 14 whales have washed up on US shores since December 2022.

The unusual mortality rate of humpback whales along the eastern shores has been in news since 2016. About 178 dead humpback whales have been found on shores from Florida to Maine, according to the National Oceanographic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA).

The US agency also found that 40% of deaths were due to human interactions such as getting caught in fishing gear or being struck by ships.

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