Young humpback whale, now affectionately dubbed 'Hope,' was euthanised Monday after rescue efforts failed to pull a miracle.

Draft legislation aims to amend the Marine Mammal Protection Act, potentially easing restrictions on species protection.

After a humpback whale came ashore near Yachats entangled in crab pot rope, rescuers removed the gear, but the animal remained stranded alive on the beach for roughly 48 hours before it was euthanized ...