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25/07/2006
Whale stranded in Larne Harbour
A rescue operation is underway in County Antrim to save a minke whale which has become stranded on the coastline.
The whale was spotted at around 7am yesterday stranded in shallow water close to Larne Harbour.
Staff from the Irish Whale and Dolphin Group have been at the scene trying to encourage the animal into deeper water.
It is believed that the current heatwave may have attracted the mammal into the area, and boats are being asked to keep away from the area to prevent the animal from becoming more disorientated and frightened.
Minke whales can grow up to 10 metres in length and can weigh close to 10 tonnes.
(EF)
The whale was spotted at around 7am yesterday stranded in shallow water close to Larne Harbour.
Staff from the Irish Whale and Dolphin Group have been at the scene trying to encourage the animal into deeper water.
It is believed that the current heatwave may have attracted the mammal into the area, and boats are being asked to keep away from the area to prevent the animal from becoming more disorientated and frightened.
Minke whales can grow up to 10 metres in length and can weigh close to 10 tonnes.
(EF)
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