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A humpback whale off Oregon’s coast got tangled in over 3,000 feet of fishing gear and dozens of crab pots, leading to a dramatic rescue by experts and a local fisherman. Though freed, the whale’s jaw is permanently stuck open, leaving it unable to eat — a heartbreaking outcome despite the heroic effort. The entanglement was spotted July 23rd, sparking a multi-state operation to remove gear from Oregon and Washington. Investigators now probe whether the equipment was lost or intentionally abandoned, while also tracing the whale’s movements — it was seen in British Columbia earlier this year. The rescue highlights the devastating impact of human activity on marine life, and the team vows to use this case to prevent future tragedies.

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