AR-News: (UK) Experts investigate whale death

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Scientists are testing samples from the whale
Experts are examining samples taken from the body of a sperm whale which died 
after becoming stranded on the Lincolnshire coast. 
Rescuers failed to save the 36-foot-long mammal after it was discovered on a 
sand bank near Sutton Bridge. 
Dr Paul Jepson, who carried out a post-mortem examination, said scientists 
were trying to determine what caused the whale to die. 
Experts have speculated the 15-tonne whale could have become confused. 
Collapsed lungs



full story:

http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/england/lincolnshire/3560037.stm 
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