When a humpback whale beached itself on the Oregon Coast earlier this month, thousands of people followed along through the attempt to save it — and mourned the animal when the rescue effort ultimately failed. But as the whale was euthanized, and in the days that followed, its death also brought together local residents, scientists and tribal members who say they’re drawing lessons — and hope — from the loss.
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