Fin Whale Spotted to be Struggling to Swim in Spain, Severely Deformed Back Due to Injury, Scoliosis

Spain spotted an injured fin whale venturing near a beach in Cullera near Valencia, and what struck the boat crew that discovered the mammal was its severely deformed back. It remains unknown what caused the injury to the gentle swimming mammal, but responders, the Spanish Civil Guard, and Oceanografic Valencia researchers think a vessel strike brings ite.

The fin whale is still facing this struggle now. Despite disappearing into the open waters, it experiences the hardship of swimming with a broken spine and the important vertebrae it needs for swimming.

Fin Whale with Severely Deformed Back Spotted in Spain