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flag A humpback whale was freed after 18 hours entangled in a crayfish pot line off Kaikōura, New Zealand, on November 12, 2025.

flag A humpback whale entangled in a crayfish pot line was safely freed by New Zealand’s Department of Conservation (DOC) staff and volunteers off Kaikōura on November 12, 2025, after being trapped for over 18 hours. flag The disentanglement, conducted using specialized equipment and international best practices, took several hours. flag The whale appeared exhausted but otherwise healthy and was given space to recover. flag DOC warned against untrained individuals attempting rescues and urged the public to report sightings immediately to its 24-hour hotline. flag Craypot lines are a common threat, especially during humpback whale migration in June and July, prompting DOC to recommend minimizing line slack and avoiding pot deployment during peak migration periods.

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