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A humpback whale was freed after 18 hours entangled in a crayfish pot line off Kaikōura, New Zealand, on November 12, 2025.
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.
The disentanglement, conducted using specialized equipment and international best practices, took several hours.
The whale appeared exhausted but otherwise healthy and was given space to recover.
DOC warned against untrained individuals attempting rescues and urged the public to report sightings immediately to its 24-hour hotline.
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.
Una ballena jorobada fue liberada después de 18 horas enredada en una línea de captura de cangrejos frente a Kaikōura, Nueva Zelanda, el 12 de noviembre de 2025.