One of the three humpback whales entangled in fishing gear off the coast of British Columbia is now free, although the two other animals have not been located. Rescue teams were able to confirm late Thursday using drones that the humpback named Checkmate was free of fishing gear, said Paul Cottrell, the Pacific marine mammals co-ordinator for the Department of Fisheries and Oceans. Search goes on for other 2 whalesRescuers have yet to locate and confirm the condition of the two other whales that are also entangled in fishing gear. There may be another humpback that is entangled in fishing gear, although it is yet to be confirmed. While looking for the entangled whales, Cottrell said he saw several other humpbacks, which is good news.

Source: CBC News September 12, 2020 02:15 UTC