50th Anniversary of the Infamous Exploding Whale Incident, Oregon coast.

[John E Davies]

“FLORENCE, Ore — On November 9, 1970, a 45-foot sperm whale had washed up on the beach near Florence, but as KATU reporter Paul Linnman noted at the time, it later became "a stinking whale of a problem." Three days later, on November 12, the dead whale exploded into history with what has been described as the first-ever viral news story. Watch the special remastered version of the original Exploding Whale report below”

Twenty cases of dynamite, the local DOT road crew, a huge decaying whale, lots of spectators .... what could possibly go wrong....? Enjoy.

https://katu.com/news/local/the-exploding-whale-50th-anniversary-of-legendary-oregon-event

John Davies

Spokane WA

[SeaDawg]

8 minutes ago, John E Davies said:

. what could possibly go wrong....? Enjoy.

Lots, obviously!

Thanks! I've never seen thus story before. Quite, er, fascinating..

[Ray and Susan Huff]

Has it really been that long?  I remember it like it was yesterday . . . . . now can you help me find my reading glasses?

[Mcb]

John, thanks for sharing... I’m sitting here laughing and laughing.. what a wonderful way to start the day!