Inland Encounter: Humpback Whale Spotted Up the Sacramento River Near Rio Vista
TL;DR
A humpback whale, CRC-11620, was sighted far inland on the Sacramento River near Rio Vista (also seen near Benicia), an unusual inland occurrence; The Marine Mammal Center is monitoring the animal and urges the public to stay at a respectful distance and not interfere, noting the whale has a long record of sightings in California and Mexico.
Topics:nationscience#cetacean-conservation#humpback-whale#marine-mammal-center#rio-vista#sacramento-river#science
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