Young whale stranded in London's Thames is put down

London (AFP) May 11, 2021

A juvenile minke whale that became stranded in London's River Thames has been put down after its condition deteriorated and vets decided it could not survive in the open water. The whale, measuring three to four metres (10-13 feet), was first spotted in southwest London on Sunday and was washed ashore at a set of gates controlling water flow. Rescue efforts by the British Divers Marine L