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Dramatic Rescue to Help Whale Caught in 13kg of Fishing Line and Seaweed

Responders removed 46 metres of fishing line, two buoys and 13 kilograms of seaweed before the whale was observed uninjured and moving freely.

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Vision shows rescuers working from a small boat to help the humpback after it became entangled.

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Dramatic rescue to help whale caught in 13kg of fishing line and seaweed

Vision shows rescuers working from a small boat to help the humpback after it became entangled.

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'A fantastic outcome': Humpback whale's dramatic rescue off South Coast

A humpback whale was freed near Batemans Bay after 46 metres of fishing line was removed. Learn how a coordinated effort saved its life.

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southcoastregister.com.au broke the news on Monday, June 15, 2026.
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