Lucky Escape For Humpback Whale
December 20th, 2007
A 40 foot humpback whale has been saved by a team of rescuers including the IFAW’s Campobello Whale Rescue Team and a local fisherman in the Bay of Fundy. The 40 foot creature was caught up in 75 lobster traps and their ropes and anchors, the fisherman raised the alert.
The IFAW praised the fisherman saying:
‘If it was not for the fisherman making the distress call this whale would be dead which is one of the reasons why IFAW’s collaboration with fisherman through the CWRT is vital’
Full story: Market Wire
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