CAPE CORAL, MOM OF THE CALL, BOTH CUSTOMERS. >> WELL, BREAKING NEWS, THE BABY WHALE, COLLIER COUNTY DEPUTIES TRIED TO SAVE, WILL BE PUT DOWN VIDEO SHOWS DEPUTIES WITH THE 9 FOOT WHALE WAS STRANDED AIR MARKER. 36 RESTAURANT AND PELICAN BAY FWC SAID THE WHALE IS IN POOR HEAL
Small whale beached along shore of Pelican Bay in Collier County
Updated: 4:44 PM EDT Mar 9, 2026
A small whale was found in shallow waters Monday along the Gulf coast in Pelican Bay. According to the Collier County Sheriff’s Office, deputies were dispatched at approximately 12:27 p.m., and they are on the scene with the whale.The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission also said they are on the scene with the whale. The whale is in poor condition and will be euthanized, FWC said. It is about 9.5 feet, and they will likely plan to do a necropsy which would possibly be able to determine the cause of death.Gulf Coast News has reached out to CCSO about their rescue efforts.This is a developing story and will be updated.DOWNLOAD the free Gulf Coast News app for your latest news and alerts on breaking news, weather, sports, entertainment, and more on your phone or tablet. And check out the Very Local Gulf Coast app to stream news, entertainment and original programming on your TV.
COLLIER COUNTY, Fla. —
A small whale was found in shallow waters Monday along the Gulf coast in Pelican Bay.
According to the Collier County Sheriff’s Office, deputies were dispatched at approximately 12:27 p.m., and they are on the scene with the whale.
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission also said they are on the scene with the whale. The whale is in poor condition and will be euthanized, FWC said. It is about 9.5 feet, and they will likely plan to do a necropsy which would possibly be able to determine the cause of death.
Gulf Coast News has reached out to CCSO about their rescue efforts.
This is a developing story and will be updated.
DOWNLOAD the free Gulf Coast News app for your latest news and alerts on breaking news, weather, sports, entertainment, and more on your phone or tablet. And check out the Very Local Gulf Coast app to stream news, entertainment and original programming on your TV.