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Gray whale found dead off Camano Island

CAMANO ISLAND, Wash. — Scientists are looking into what caused the death of a gray whale that was found floating near Camano Island State Park.

Chopper 7 was over the scene Monday morning as crews tagged the whale, preparing to pull it to shore.

A necropsy will be performed at Naval Air Station Whidbey Island  to determine how the whale died.

KIRO 7 Eyewitness News has a crew covering this story for the 5 p.m. newscast.