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Authorities issue shark warning over whale that swam 11km upstream in Clarence River and later died

The juvenile humpback, which swam into the Clarence River on the state’s mid-north coast and later died, was towed out to sea on Sunday, according to NSW…

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The Guardian reports that the juvenile humpback, which swam into the Clarence River on the state’s mid-north coast and later died, was towed out to sea on Sunday, according to NSW authorities.

This environment story centres on the United Kingdom. Names and organisations mentioned in the coverage include Clarence River, Bundjalung and South Wales.

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United Kingdom · Europe
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The Guardian
First reported
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Clarence River, Bundjalung, South Wales, NSW
Section
Environment

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