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Fri, 08/22/2008 - 16:38
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Colin the whale to be put down
AAP - The baby humpback whale stranded in a Sydney waterway will be euthanased some time tonight, wildlife authorities say.
The decision was made at a meeting of NSW Parks and Wildlife Service workers,scientists and representatives of other agencies.
Rescuers have opted against making another attempt to shepherd the starving 4.5metre whale calf into open water.
Affectionately named Colin, the calf is believed to be about two or three weeks old.
It was first spotted on Sunday, nuzzling up to a yacht in the northern Sydneywaterway, apparently searching for its mother.
A veterinary report late this afternoon found the animal was in a very poorcondition and would probably not live through tonight.
The mammal is suffering from previous shark inflicted injuries, is experiencingbreathing difficulties and its flukes are hanging down.
The decision was made at a meeting of NSW Parks and Wildlife Service workers,scientists and representatives of other agencies.
Rescuers have opted against making another attempt to shepherd the starving 4.5metre whale calf into open water.
Affectionately named Colin, the calf is believed to be about two or three weeks old.
It was first spotted on Sunday, nuzzling up to a yacht in the northern Sydneywaterway, apparently searching for its mother.
A veterinary report late this afternoon found the animal was in a very poorcondition and would probably not live through tonight.
The mammal is suffering from previous shark inflicted injuries, is experiencingbreathing difficulties and its flukes are hanging down.
