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A pod of 12 bull sperm whales has become fatally stranded. 12 |
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Was this stranding caused by one whale making a navigational error? |
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No one knows. |
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But with social bonds so strong, |
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the other whales can't help but follow. |
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One whale is still alive, |
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but without sufficient water to support his incredible bulk, |
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his internal organs will be crushed. |
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Left like this, he will die within days. |
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Thankfully, our attitude to sperm whales |
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has changed from exploitation to conservation. |
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So a rescue team tries to dislodge him |
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with waves from the bow of their boat. |
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But he's held fast. |
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His sunburnt skin quickly blisters. |
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The only option left is to use nets. |
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At last he's free. |
