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SEATTLE (KOMO) — The Center for Whale Research said they’ve received information that as of Wednesday, J35, also commonly referred to as Tahlequah, has been seen carrying the body of the recently deceased calf, J61, with her.
The CWR said this behavior was seen previously in 2018 when she carried the body of her dead calf for 17 days. They also noted that they hope to have more information regarding the situation through further observation and will provide more details at a later juncture.
On Wednesday, the CWR announced the addition of a new calf, J62, and also the death of J61. The CWR said they received reports on the evening of Dec. 30 that a new calf may be traveling with the J19s and J16s.
“New Year’s Eve 2024 was a day of extreme highs and lows,” wrote the CWR on social media Wednesday. “We have confirmation of another new calf in J pod, but sadly, this was combined with the devastating news that J61 has not survived.”
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