Published 2 years ago

Stranded beluga whale lifted out of France's Seine river

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Beluga whale stranded in the river Seine in northern France was removed from the water early Wednesday in the first stage of a rescue operation. The 800-kilogram (1,800 pounds) cetacean was lifted from the river by a net and crane at around 4:00 am (0200 GMT) and placed on a barge under the immediate care of a dozen veterinarians. The four-metre (13ft) whale was first spotted a week ago north-west of Paris. It is now trapped more than 100km (62 miles) inland and its health has deteriorated. About 80 people are involved in the operation, including divers, vets, and police officers.

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BBC News

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The Guardian

Stranded beluga whale removed from Seine river in France as part of rescue attempt

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2 years ago·London, United Kingdom

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CTV News

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The Independent

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2 years ago·London, United Kingdom

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Reuters

Beluga whale in France's River Seine to be moved to saltwater lock

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2 years ago·United Kingdom

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