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flag A humpback whale entangled in 140 meters of rope off Vancouver Island was freed by Canadian officials on October 22, 2025.

flag A humpback whale named Astroboy, thought to be migrating from Hawaii, was freed from about 140 meters of poly-steel rope off Vancouver Island on October 22, 2025, by Fisheries and Oceans Canada officers. flag The team, training for marine rescues, responded to a report from a whale-watching company and used a satellite tag on the gear to help loosen and remove much of the rope. flag The whale was released unharmed. flag Authorities warn that marine debris, especially discarded fishing lines and looped materials, remains a major threat to marine life and urge the public to cut and properly dispose of such items to prevent future entanglements.

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