11-year-old humpback Slits, previously entangled, gives birth to a calf after rescue on the BC coast.

11-year-old humpback Slits, rescued after being entangled in steel rope and dragging prawn-fishing gear, has given birth to a calf, offering a happy surprise for scientists and rescuers. The confirmation comes amid ongoing concerns about entanglements affecting whales along the BC coast. Slits, also known as BCY 0946, was saved by the Marine Mammal Rescue unit led by Paul Cottrell, whose team's hard work and dedication have made the birth of a new humpback a heartening reminder of the species' recovery from near extinction.

June 22, 2024
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