Posted in NY Post Gray whale that swam 20 miles up a Washington state river is found dead April 6, 2026 The whale was discovered Saturday near Raymond, Washington, in the Willapa River, which feeds into the ocean at Willapa Bay. https://nypost.com/2026/04/06/us-news/gray-whale-that-swam-20-miles-up-a-washington-state-river-is-found-dead/