Juvenile Humpback whale euthanised after beaching at Robberg Nature Reserve

Juvenile Humpback whale euthanised after beaching at Robberg Nature Reserve

A juvenile Humpback whale that beached at Robberg Nature Reserve has been humanely euthanised despite extensive rescue efforts by marine authorities, local organisations, and volunteers. At approximately 14:39 on Monday, 19 May, the National Sea Rescue Institute (NSRI) in Plettenberg Bay, CapeNature rangers, and the Plettenberg Bay Marine Animal Stranding Network were alerted to a whale appearing to be in distress at The Wild Side of the Robberg…

Efforts to rescue a juvenile Humpback whale end in heartbreak

A juvenile Humpback whale that became stranded at Robberg Nature Reserve has been humanely euthanised by marine authorities, despite extensive rescue efforts, Cape {town} Etc reports. The whale, measuring approximately seven meters, was spotted beached at The Wild Side of the reserve on Monday afternoon, prompting a swift response from local marine rescue organisations. At 2:39pm on Monday, reports of the beached whale reached the National Sea R…