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Shocking video shows giant whale with rare deformity | New York Post
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0:39Now PlayingA gigantic, 56-foot fin whale with severe scoliosis was spotted swimming offshore near the city of Valencia, Spain earlier this month — and scientists were able to capture the rare sight on tape.
The 40-ton fella — whose body was contorted into a V-like shape — wound up caught in a drift net on Mar. 4, and was first sighted by a local boat captain, who quickly radioed maritime authorities, Jam Press reported.
Scientists at Valencia’s Oceanogràfic Foundation described the whale’s condition as “a scoliosis of unknown origin that altered his natural anatomy,” in a Spanish-language Facebook post.
“Professionals warn that it is possible that he could appear in the next few days due to his general condition and difficulty swimming,” a translated version of the post read.
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