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.

The whale was discovered dead Sunday morning, and experts were examining the body for potential injuries or illnesses.

Marine experts removed booms near the entrance of Long Beach Harbor to provide a broader opening for the whale and made noises to direct it out. No luck.