Huge 35 Tonne Whale Lifted Onto Truck
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05/30/2015
Marine rescuers lift a giant 35-ton whale carcass onto a removal truck after it was found floating near the Spanish coast
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Marine biologists in Spain have moved a female whale carcass after it was found floating near the coast of Almeria. -
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The female adult fin whale, which was missing part of its tail stock, measured around 16 metres. -
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Marine rescue organisation Equinac successfully moved the enormous creature with the help of the Coast Guard, the Almeria Port Authority, the Spanish Ministry of Environment and the local police. -
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Biologist Alexander Sánchez, who works for the non-profit company, said that the huge mammal – which had probably been struck by a vessel – posed a danger to passing ships. -
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"The missing tail fluke is certainly due to a ship strike – sadly not an uncommon event," he added. -
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