"Tragic End: Sperm Whale Dies After Beaching in Venice and Florida"

A beached sperm whale off the coast of Venice, Florida has died, with officials working to determine the cause. The 50,000 to 70,000-pound whale appeared thin, suggesting it wasn't doing well. Efforts are underway to conduct a necropsy, but strong winds and dangerous surf conditions have hindered response efforts. The area around the whale is restricted, and experts have clarified that the reddish liquid in the water is ink, not blood, commonly produced by sperm whales in distress.