Benny the beluga appears to be in no hurry to return to sea and could remain in the Thames for months, experts warned yesterday. The three-metre Arctic mammal has barely strayed from a two-mile stretch of water off Gravesend in Kent since it was first spotted last Tuesday. But officials admit these measures are not sustainable should Benny remain in the Thames for months. Martin Garside, of the PLA, said there were discussions about rescuing the beluga should it become distressed. Experts are relieved that Benny has not moved upstream towards central London, but admit they have ‘long-term worries’ that the whale may refuse to budge.

Source: Daily Mail October 01, 2018 00:45 UTC