Published 07/27/2024 12:22:00 a.m.

Department of Fisheries untangles gear from humpback whale off B.C.’s coast

Fisheries and Oceans Canada untangled fishing gear from a humpback whale off British Columbia's coast, first spotted by a ferry passenger.
Paul Cottrell confirmed a rescue team freed the whale named Smoke from “recreational prawn gear” after its sighting off Texada Island.
The whale was trailing over 50 meters of line and gear; it took several hours to locate and assist the distressed animal.

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Department of Fisheries untangles gear from humpback whale off B.C.'s coast

Fisheries and Oceans Canada says it has successfully untangled fishing gear on a humpback whale off British Columbia's coast that was first spotted by a ferry passenger.

07/26/2024 11:32:00 p.m.·Canada

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Crews rescue humpback whale entangled off B.C. coast

Fisheries and Oceans Canada says it has successfully untangled fishing gear on a humpback whale off British Columbia's coast that was first spotted by a ferry passenger.

07/27/2024 12:56:59 a.m.·Toronto, Canada

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Winnipeg Free Press

Department of Fisheries untangles gear from humpback whale off B.C.'s coast

VANCOUVER – Fisheries and Oceans Canada says it has successfully untangled fishing gear on a humpback whale off British Columbia’s coast that was first spotted by a ferry passenger. Paul […]

07/26/2024 6:25:08 p.m.·Winnipeg, Canada

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The Toronto Star

Department of Fisheries untangles gear from humpback whale off B.C.‘s coast

VANCOUVER - Fisheries and Oceans Canada says it has successfully untangled fishing gear on a humpback whale off British Columbia's coast that was first spotted by a ferry passenger.

07/26/2024 11:25:07 p.m.·Toronto, Canada

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Department of Fisheries untangles gear from humpback whale off B.C.'s coast

VANCOUVER — Fisheries and Oceans Canada says it has successfully untangled fishing gear on a humpback whale off British Columbia's coast that was first spotted by a ferry passenger.

07/26/2024 11:25:08 p.m.·Flin Flon, Canada

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Department of Fisheries untangles gear from humpback whale off B.C.'s coast

VANCOUVER — Fisheries and Oceans Canada says it has successfully untangled fishing gear on a humpback whale off British Columbia's coast that was first spotted by a ferry passenger.

07/26/2024 11:25:08 p.m.

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