Sperm whale remains in Osaka Bay, likely weak

A whale believed to have lost its way is seen near the Yodogawa river estuary in Osaka on Monday.
13:32 JST, January 9, 2023
OSAKA — A likely young sperm whale that strayed into the Yodogawa River estuary in Osaka Bay on Monday remained in the vicinity on Tuesday. The whale, dubbed by some as “Yodo-chan,” is estimated to be about 8 meters long. Experts believe that it is weak and in declining health.
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