Another dead whale has washed ashore along the Virginia coastline.
This time the deposed body of a humpback was discovered in the Chincoteague National Wildlife Refuge over the weekend.
It’s the fourth so far this year.
Alexander Costidis with the Virginia Aquarium’s Stranding Response Team told the Salisbury Daily Times that at least some of the local whales appear to be spending considerable time in the Bay’s shipping lanes.
He added it’s believed there are more whales in the area this year than in the year.