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A Heart-Rending Story of a Lost Baby Whale
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A baby whale got separated from its mother and swam towards swimmers looking for help. Steve, a swimmer, tried to help the it find its way back to its mother by directing it towards an oil rig, and later informed fishing boat captains and lifeguards to keep an eye out for the lost whale.
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