Spain investigates likely shooting of endangered 'grandmother' orca
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Orca Toñi, considered the oldest known of the population of Iberian whales, was found with injuries that would be compatible with shots fired from a pressure weapon in the Strait of Gibraltar, Spain. The Spanish Ministry of the Environment informed that the marks on the dorsal fin suggest that the animal may have been hit by projectiles. The case is investigated by the Spanish authorities, who also triggered Portugal.
An orca of about 60 years of age was attacked with about ten perdigon impacts in the Strait of Gibraltar. Spanish authorities investigate the case and seek to determine who was responsible.
Spain opened an investigation after "Grandma toni, the oldest known Iberian organ, was filmed with injuries to the dorsal swimmer that appears to have been caused by alice. The case raised concern among animal protection organisations, under conditions where the population of Iberian orcs numbers less than 40 copies.
Holes were found in the fin of a 60-year-old killer whale off the coast of Spain. Conservationists say it may have been shot with a shotgun.
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