A southern suburbs man was arrested this morning after allegedly kitesurfing too close to whales.
At 10.15am On Saturday 3 July police were called to the Esplanade, Christies Beach following several reports of a man kitesurfing close to a whale and her calf.
Patrols spoke to witnesses, who provided photographs and a good description of the kitesurfer. It was also reported that a similar incident had occurred on Friday 2 July.
Following an investigation, a 32-year-old man from Old Reynella was arrested and charged with two counts of molestation of protected animal and fail to keep prescribed distance from protected animal.
The man has been bailed to appear in the Christies Beach Magistrates Court on 2 August.
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From COVID-19 lockdown rut to life on the road, single mum takes kids on outback adventure
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The family of three have travelled through Victoria, South Australia and the Northern Territory on their road trip.
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When single mum Carol Owen realised that her lockdown life looked no different to her normal life, she decided to take her boys Wesley and Monty out of school and embark on the adventure of a lifetime.
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Ms Owen said the COVID lockdown inspired her to re-evaluate her life
The highlight of their road trip has been swimming with sea lions and dolphins