Whale ends up on north end beach

Photos courtesy of

Gale Jameyson

May 27, 2015 2:09 p.m.

A distressed short finned pilot whale was discovered during the early morning hours south of the Fort Clinch fishing pier. According to Johnny Miller, local resident and city commissioner, fish and wild life experts on the scene believe the whale is a victim of morbillivirus. There is very little hope the whale will survive.

Editor's Note: Gale Jameyson provided us with excellent photos taken during an attempt to rescue. Thank you Gale for your contributions.