Stranded whale shark dies in Batangas, Philippines

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A whale shark died in Batangas on Sunday after being stranded in shallow waters, despite rescue attempts by the Philippine Coast Guard. The whale shark, measuring approximately 13.8 feet long, was found near the shoreline of Barangay 10. Rescue teams tried to guide it back to deeper waters, but the exhausted creature repeatedly returned to the shallows. The Coast Guard is monitoring marine life in the region and urges the public to report distressed animals. The whale shark's remains were turned over to local authorities.


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