A humpback whale was spotted in a California river, 60 miles from its Pacific Ocean home
A humpback whale was spotted in the Sacramento River in California, about 60 miles inland from the Pacific Ocean. A fisherman and his companions encountered the whale while on a fishing trip. The whale's presence so far inland is unusual for the species.
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Humpback whale shocks locals after being seen in Sacramento River near Rio Vista
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1 viewpointA humpback whale was spotted in a California river, 60 miles from its Pacific Ocean home