Grey Whale Washes Ashore Near Tofino, BC. Cause of Death Unknown

Parks Canada says a deceased grey whale, seen in this handout photo, has washed ashore on Long Beach near Tofino, B.C. The Canadian Press/HO-Parks Canada

A grey whale among a population that is listed as a special concern in Canada has washed ashore on a Vancouver Island beach.

Parks Canada says the whale was spotted floating offshore on May 6, then it landed the next day on Long Beach in Pacific Rim National Park Reserve near Tofino.