dead gray whale

[jeanne]

Garbage in stomach of whale found in Seattle

(AP) – 13 hours ago

OLYMPIA, Wash. — Biologists who examined a gray whale that died after getting stranded on a West Seattle beach say it had a large amount of garbage in its stomach — ranging from a pair of sweat pants to a golf ball.

The scientists say most of the whale's stomach contents was algae — typical of the bottom-feeding mammals. But they say a surprising amount of human debris was found. Besides the pants and golf ball, there were more than 20 plastic bags, small towels, duct tape and surgical gloves.

The 37-foot whale beached itself last Wednesday.

[Annette]

This is very sad. Poor Whale!   

[MAK]

It's a tragedy!   Humans are appalling with there littering ways!!!

[Donna]

Oh man, I can't take no more today! Dumping at sea will never end.

[jeanne]

Oh man, I can't take no more today! Dumping at sea will never end.

I know, Donna!  Some days it is just overwhelming

[gayle]

If you are interested, a complete article on the results of the necropsy can be found here.

http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/36664196

Gayle