Humpback whale struck by BC Ferries vessel, investigation ongoing
An investigation is under way to determine the status of a humpback whale that was struck by a BC Ferries vessel. The report also asks how whales are protected in the region.
Reported by Vancouver Is Awesome; BC Ferries and Fisheries and Oceans Canada confirmation pending.
Illustrative photoA humpback whale was recently struck by a BC Ferries vessel, and an investigation is ongoing to determine the animal's status, Vancouver Is Awesome reported.
Why it matters
BC Ferries is a core part of travel in the region, so a collision with a whale is of direct interest to Vancouver-area readers. The report asks how whales are being protected in the region.
What we know
- A BC Ferries vessel struck a humpback whale, according to the report.
- An investigation is ongoing to determine the whale's status.
- The report poses the question of how whales are protected in the region.
What happens next
The outcome of the investigation will show what became of the whale. Confirmation from BC Ferries or Fisheries and Oceans Canada is still pending.
Sources
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