Shooting mooted for stranded whales

Shooting stranded whales is to be considered by scientists, the Defence Forces and state wildlife officers, it has been revealed.

Thu, 16 Aug, 2012 - 17:25

Shooting stranded whales is to be considered by scientists, the Defence Forces and state wildlife officers, it has been revealed.

The Irish Whale and Dolphin Group (IWDG) wants the option discussed for fear of a repeat of the stranding death of a 46ft (14m) fin whale in the harbour in Baltimore, west Cork.

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Courts Heathrow Place: Baltimore Place: West Cork Place: Oldcourt Place: Skibbereen Place: Kilbrittain Place: New Zealand Place: Australia Person: Simon Berrow Person: Berrow Organisation: Defence Forces Organisation: Irish Whale and Dolphin Group Organisation: IWDG Organisation: Cork County Council Organisation: Department of Arts, Heritage and Gaeltacht Affairs

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