jan/cape
07-30-2002, 05:59 PM
Over 50 Pilot Whales beached themselves yesterday in Dennis, MA. Only 9 of them did not survive. So it was miraculous news to hear that the others were rescued.
But, I tuned into the news this afternoon to hear that they had beached themselves again, not once, but two more times since the rescue yesterday. Scientists at the New England Aquarium said that their bodies were under such great stress that the only humane thing to do was euthanize them.
They were showing the video of the whales, scientists, and volunteers from the news helicopter. I understand that they had to do this so that the whales would not suffer any more,but it was just so darn sad :( I just sat there and wept while they showed this.
But, I tuned into the news this afternoon to hear that they had beached themselves again, not once, but two more times since the rescue yesterday. Scientists at the New England Aquarium said that their bodies were under such great stress that the only humane thing to do was euthanize them.
They were showing the video of the whales, scientists, and volunteers from the news helicopter. I understand that they had to do this so that the whales would not suffer any more,but it was just so darn sad :( I just sat there and wept while they showed this.