Sunday, January 20, 2008

Southern right whale dolphin was found in Cannon Beach

An unusual discovery was made in Cannon Beach on Saturday.

Greenpeace Scientists say it's rare to see a southern right whale dolphin so far north. The dolphin was found washed up in Cannon Beach.


Crews with the Oregon Marine Mammal Stranding Network recovered the body of a Wright Whale Dolphin in South Cannon Beach.

Keith Chandler with the Stranding Network said they have never seen a Wright Whale Dolphin this far north.

That particular dolphin usually exists off the coast of Southern California and researchers aren’t sure how it ended up this far north.

Quick "Facts about Dolphins"