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THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 20, 2001

Scientists fear an endangered right whale -- one of 300 known in existence -- has died off the coast of Massachusetts.

A transmitter attached to Churchill has not emitted signals since Sunday, said the Center for Coastal Studies on Wednesday. There may be a technical problem, but the center is not optimistic.

Scientists have tried to save the whale, first observed in June entangled in fishing line. The line caused an infection.

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Injured whale feared dead after radio signal stops (AP 9/20)

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