The whale was identified as a sperm whale and was alive by early Sunday night. It was situated on a sandbar and was estimated to be about 50 feet long and 50,000-70,000 pounds.

A whale was beached on Hilton Head Island, and trained professionals are working to keep it comfortable while a highly experienced veterinarian is en route to perform euthanasia.

A beached sperm whale that washed up on Hilton Head Island Saturday evening was euthanized late last night, according to the town’s Facebook post. The 31-foot whale is believed to be a juvenile ...

HILTON HEAD ISLAND, S.C. (AP) — A sperm whale that beached itself on a popular South Carolina resort island was euthanized late Sunday after veterinarians determined it was too sick to help. The ...

Whale beached on Hilton Head Island this weekend. How and why it likely washed up on shore Miguel Legoas Savannah Morning News 0:00 ...

Beached Hilton Head whale may have been starving. Scientists are searching for answers. By Jessica Wade jwade@postandcourier.com May 6, 2025 1 of 2 ...

A beached sperm whale that washed up on Hilton Head Island Saturday evening was euthanized late last night, according to the town’s Facebook post. The 31-foot whale is believed to be a juvenile ...

HILTON HEAD ISLAND, S.C. (WSAV) – A whale beached itself Saturday evening on Hilton Head near the Ocean Oaks Resort on South Forest Beach. Julia MariotteJulia MariotteJulia MariotteJulia Mari… ...