Humpback whale spotted unusually close to Taiwan's southern coastline

A humpback whale was spotted in waters near the southernmost point of Taiwan's main island in recent days, prompting local authorities to dispatch a patrol boat on Tuesday to ensure the protected mammal was not disturbed by overzealous whale watchers.

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