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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Sravasti Dasgupta

Paralysed humpback whale spotted off Hawaii deteriorating slowly as it swims

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A paralysed humpback whale has been spotted off the coast of Maui, Hawaii after an apparent painful swim from Canada because of its deteriorating condition.

Jens Currie, chief scientist at nonprofit Pacific Whale Foundation, said the whale named Moon was likely injured by a boat strike and had suffered a traumatic spinal injury.

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