Stranded pilot whale dies

December 13, 2012

Community

Pilot Whale — A short-finned pilot whale was spotted stranded in the Fripp Inlet, just next to the Fripp Island Bridge on Hunting Island on Dec. 6. Sadly, efforts to rescue the beached whale failed and he died. Scientists are still trying to determine why the whale beached itself. Photo courtesy of Pete Richards of the Fripp Island Audubon Club.

newsbyte

Latest from Community

Soft Shell Crab Festival satisfies the masses in Port Royal

By Amber Hewitt The Island News One of the Lowcountry’s favorite events, the 19th annual Soft

Friends of Caroline hosting annual butterfly release

From staff reports On Saturday, April 27, Friends of Caroline will host “Release & Remember, A

Happy 103rd Birthday!

Roger Pinckney XI

November 15, 1946- April 3, 2024 Obituary Roger Pinckney XI, an esteemed author, sportsman, unapologetic conservationist,

Malcolm Goodridge III

Obituary Malcolm Goodridge died peacefully at his home on March 29th at the age of 87