Humpback whale caught in fishing line in Hawaii, rescuers cut line wrapped around mouth and flipper
12 Mar, 2021 05:46 AM
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The young humpback whale had about 30 metres of line entangled in its mouth and flipper. Photo / NOAA
The young humpback whale had about 30 metres of line entangled in its mouth and flipper. Photo / NOAA
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A young humpback whale swimming off the Hawaiian island of Maui has been freed of about 30m of line entangled in its mouth and flipper.
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's Hawaiian Islands Humpback Whale National Marine Sanctuary coordinated the effort in partnership with local businesses and organisations, the Honolulu Star-Advertiser reported on Wednesday (Thursday NZT).