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).