Whale found stranded on Long Island swims back into inlet with help from police

Tuesday, May 23, 2017
SOUTHAMPTON, Long Island (WABC) -- There's good news about a whale on Long Island that was stranded on a beach.

The whale is now free.
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Police say the Minke Whale was first spotted stranded in Hampton Bays in Suffolk County.

It was believed to be a young male about 12 feet long.

The whale did not appear to have signs of trauma when it was found.
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Southampton Town Police say several crews worked together to help the whale swim back into the inlet.

There's no word on how it became stranded.
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