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Heroic Rescuers Free Humpback Whales from Fishing Gear

1/15/2025

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On January 8 and 9, heroic responders rescued two humpback whales ensnared in fishing gear near Maui. One whale struggled with 200 feet of line, while the other was tightly bound. NOAA traced the gear back to Alaska, highlighting a troubling trend with eight entanglement incidents reported since mid-December.

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Story summary

On January 8 and 9, heroic responders rescued two humpback whales ensnared in fishing gear near Maui. One whale struggled with 200 feet of line, while the other was tightly bound. NOAA traced the gear back to Alaska, highlighting a troubling trend with eight entanglement incidents reported since mid-December.