Hi John,
Fran, a humpback whale in the prime of life, was known for her tail pattern and for delighting scientists and tourists alike in Monterey Bay. But recently she was struck by a ship.
Her body, with a broken neck, washed ashore last week.
This tragedy could have been averted — so we'v…
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