Beluga whale that strayed into Seine River dies during rescue operation

Summary by Ground News

The beluga whale which was lifted out of the River Seine earlier on Wednesday has died. The whale had strayed into France's Seine river, near the Notre-Dame-de-la-Garenne lock. "Despite an unprecedented rescue operation for the beluga, we are sad to announce the death of the cetacean," the prefect of the Calvados department said.

2 months ago·Paris, France

News Articles

More Filters

All

Left

Center

Right

BBC News

Stranded whale put down during rescue mission

French officials say the whale's condition worsened as it was being moved from the Seine to the sea.

2 months ago·United Kingdom

Read Full Article

News18 India

Beluga Whale Stranded in France's Seine River Finally Rescued

The beluga, a protected species usually found in cold Arctic waters, will next be placed in a refrigerated truck and transported to the coast, Isabelle Dorliat-Pouzet, secretary general of the Eure prefecture, said ahead of the rescue operation.

2 months ago·India

Read Full Article

Reuters

Beluga whale that strayed into River Seine euthanised during rescue

An ailing beluga whale that strayed into the River Seine died on Wednesday during an attempt to return it to the sea off northern France, authorities said.

2 months ago·United Kingdom

Read Full Article

The Guardian

Beluga whale that strayed into River Seine dies during rescue operation

Whale had been lifted out of river as part of ambitious attempt to return it to sea

2 months ago·London, United Kingdom

Read Full Article

CTV News

Beluga whale lost in French river euthanized during rescue

A beluga whale that became a French celebrity after a wrong turn took it up the Seine River had to be euthanized Wednesday after experiencing health complications during an urgent rescue operation, authorities said.

2 months ago·Toronto, Canada

Read Full Article