Lone minke whale won't leave Long Beach harbor

A single minke whale has spent several days lingering in the Catalina Landing in downtown Long Beach, and wildlife experts are continuing to monitor it in hopes that it can find its way back to open water.

Angeli Kakade reports for the KTLA 5 News at 6 on April 3, 2025.

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[chrisbrowne]

" It's been low tide for a couple of days". Newscaster needs to get a grip.

[AlexanderZapataIndividual]

I bet there are killer whales waiting for it outside the harbor.

[WessyD]

it's become separated from its pod

[bngr_bngr]

Just leave it alone. Let nature decide its fate.

[JulieBergeron-qd]

I believe that the whale is frightened to go back into open water due to perhaps orcas or great white sharks?

[Southernsense_]

Rest in peace to the whale it was found out by marine biologist at the bottom of the harbor

[privacy-]

That’s right next to aquarium so why didn’t they help?