Injured whale beaches itself on Tybee Island

SAVANNAH - A beached whale drew a curious snd concerned crowd to a Tybe Island Beach Tuesday night before managing to slip back into the ocean. <br> <br> Witnesses said the whale, which appeared to be wounded, was struggling in the sand as it tried to get back to deeper water. <br> <br> Most onlookers were too stunned at the site to do much. But a few others braved the bone chilling 53-degree waters to help the struggling whale. Their efforts to move help move the approximately 1,200 pound mammal. <br> <br> After drifting out and nearly beaching itself again, the whale finally made its way back out to sea. Tybee officials say they&#39;ll be keeping an eye on the coastal waters in case the whale returns.

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