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Torie joined CoastTV's team in September of 2021. She graduated from the University of Delaware in May of 2021 with a Bachelor of Arts in Media Communications and a minor in Journalism. Before working at CoastTV, Torie interned with Delaware Today and Delaware State News. She also freelanced with Delaware State News following her internship.
The Marine Education, Research and Rehabilitation Institute (MERR) confirmed that the female whale had died after being rescued and was likely already dying when ashore. (Sheri Finazzo)
INDIAN RIVER INLET, Del. - On Monday, Aug. 5, a pilot whale came ashore the north side of the Indian River Inlet.
The Marine Education, Research and Rehabilitation Institute (MERR) confirmed that the female whale had died after being rescued and was likely already dying when ashore. The whale was underweight when it was found, said MERR.
MERR said it will be performing a necropsy on the whale Aug. 6 to determine the official cause of death.
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Torie joined CoastTV's team in September of 2021. She graduated from the University of Delaware in May of 2021 with a Bachelor of Arts in Media Communications and a minor in Journalism. Before working at CoastTV, Torie interned with Delaware Today and Delaware State News. She also freelanced with Delaware State News following her internship.
