A wayward minke whale that had captivated onlookers for days in Long Beach has died. The 24-foot long whale, likely in its teens, washed ashore early Sunday morning, according to the Marine Mammal Care Center.

A sad fate for the whale that quickly became the talk of the town in Long Beach last week. The estimated 25-foot Minke died and washed ashore.

The 25-foot whale doesn’t seem sick or injured, but the hope is that the whale can soon find its way out to sea.