A young gray whale, dubbed 'Willapa Willy,' that had captivated residents after swimming 20 miles (32 kilometers) upriver in Washington state has been found dead. Experts suggest hunger and a broader crisis for gray whales due to lack of food as likely causes.

A young gray whale, nicknamed 'Willapa Willy,' has been found dead after venturing 20 miles up a Washington state river. Experts suggest hunger was a likely reason for the whale's inland journey.