# French Polynesia: whale calf stranded in Papara lagoon

> A whale calf was discovered in Papara lagoon; emergency services are on site and swimming is discouraged until it is moved to deeper waters.

**In brief**: Environment event (severity: info) in Papara, first detected on 25 October 2026 at 21:40. Reported by 1 source (1 article), last updated on 25 October 2026 at 21:40.

- Category: Environment
- Severity: Info
- Place: Papara
- First detected: 25 October 2026 at 21:40
- Updated: 25 October 2026 at 21:40
- Web page: https://acturadar.com/en/events/1200-french-polynesia-whale-calf-stranded-in-papara-lagoon

## Sources (1 articles)

- [Papara : un baleineau échoué, baignade aux alentours déconseillée](https://la1ere.franceinfo.fr/polynesie/tahiti/papara/papara-un-baleineau-echoue-baignade-aux-alentours-deconseillee-1751601.html) — La 1ère (Outre-mer), 25 October 2026 at 21:40

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