Sperm whale covered with oil rescued at Bang Tao Beach

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The whale had wounds and was covered in oil. Photo: Wirun Chuasaman

 

By Eakkapop Thongtub

 

PHUKET: A sperm whale measuring 4.5 metres long with its nose covered with oil and scratches along its tail and body was rescued from Bang Tao Beach yesterday afternoon (June 17).

 

Lifeguards first spotted the whale just offshore, sometime before 3pm.

 

Even with assistance from people on the beach and staff from the nearby Dusit Thani Laguna Phuket resort, the lifeguards were unable to help the whale back into clear water.

 

Full story: https://www.thephuketnews.com/sperm-whale-covered-with-oil-rescued-at-bang-tao-beach-80380.php

 

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[Katipo]

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[MasterBaker]

sorry i thought it was report from oil massage salon with the happy ending

[TooBigToFit]

Do you think we can get the heads of the oil companies to down a tablespoon of oil each? I know it's not all due to them but they are a part of the story. If a whale or other sea animal has oil on it, it's most likely eaten it as well. They won't live.

 

 

[Lopchan]

Looks more like a pilot whale . At that size it would be a very young / newborn sperm whale. Sad to see nonetheless

[DefaultName]

Sperm whales are 4m when born and can't survive without their mother for several years, by which time they're a lot bigger that 4.5m.  This is either a lost baby, or a different species.