ZEBALLOS, B.C. — The Division of Fisheries says planning for a brand new try and rescue an orca calf trapped in a Vancouver Island lagoon will likely be finalized within the subsequent few days however no date has been set.
It says in a information launch that any new try and seize and launch the younger whale will rely on climate and the supply of apparatus and personnel.
An preliminary try and corral the whale within the shallows of the tidal lagoon failed on Friday, after she evaded seize by staying in deep elements of the tidal lagoon.
The whale has been trapped alone within the lagoon 450 kilometres northwest of Victoria since its mom turned stranded and died greater than three weeks in the past.
Vancouver Aquarium veterinarian Martin Haulena, who has been concerned within the rescue efforts, says its situation suggests the two-year-old calf could possibly be foraging on fish within the lagoon.
Rescuers, who embody members of the Ehattesaht First Nation, say a change in ways could also be wanted, presumably together with an try and internet the whale in a deeper part of the lagoon.
Fisheries Division marine mammal co-ordinator Paul Cottrell mentioned on Friday that will contain dangers to each the calf and rescuers and desires cautious planning.
This report by The Canadian Press was first printed April 16, 2024.
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