A minke whale that had been swimming in Long Beach’s Rainbow Harbor for most of the past week was found dead Sunday morning, April 6.

The 25-foot whale doesn’t seem sick or injured, but the hope is that the whale can soon find its way out to sea.

Visitors flocked to Long Beach's Rainbow Harbor for a chance to see a Minke whale swimming around the LA County coastline.

For nearly a week, families and eager marine life enthusiasts visited Long Beach's Rainbow Harbor after a minke whale was spotted in and around Catallina Landing. "We spotted it in multiple areas," ...

The whale, which was first spotted on Thursday, drew large crowds as it swam through the city's Rainbow Harbor. Prior to its death, experts previously stated that it seemed healthy and appeared to ...

(Photo by Drew A. Kelley, Press-Telegram/SCNG) The wayward whale has been hanging out in the Rainbow Harbor this week, drawing a crowd of spectators. The minke whale doesn’t seem sick ...

It’s a little exciting.” The wayward whale has been hanging out in the Rainbow Harbor this week, drawing a crowd of spectators. The minke whale doesn’t seem sick, skinny, injured or in danger.

LONG BEACH, California (KCAL/KCBS) — Visitors flocked to Long Beach for a chance to see a minke whale swimming around the city’s Rainbow Harbor on Thursday. Jose and Aly Martinez were part of ...

Visitors flocked to Long Beach for a chance to see a minke whale swimming around the city's Rainbow Harbor on Thursday. Jose and Aly Martinez were part of the crowd, hoping to catch a glimpse of ...