NAGS HEAD, N.C. (WAVY) — An unusual amount of whales have been turning up in the Hampton Roads and the Outer Banks recently.
A fourth whale has washed ashore on Nags Head next to Jeanette’s Pier on Friday, March 8. This time, it was a baby sperm whale.
The whale was breathing when originally spotted, but was later pronounced dead by officials with the North Carolina Aquarium at 3:48 p.m.
It’s unclear what led to the beaching and death of this whale.
Three other whales have died in the region since Sunday, including a Minke whale found Tuesday in Currituck County.
WAVY’s looking to get more details on what is causing this phenomenon.
Continue to check WAVY.com for updates.