A young humpback whale stranded near San Marine, Oregon, brought the whole community together as rescuers and neighbors worked tirelessly to save it. Despite their best efforts—digging trenches, using pulleys, and even trying to guide the 6,000-pound whale back to sea—the animal couldn’t be freed from fishing gear entanglement. In the end, experts had to make the tough call to humanely euthanize the whale, highlighting just how dangerous crab pot lines and other gear can be for marine life. This tragedy is a wake-up call: Are we doing enough to protect these incredible creatures? #Science #OregonCoast #WhaleRescue