Saturday, August 23, 2008

Calls for Whale Rescue Program

Sydney - The loss of a baby whale that was euthanised near Sydney yesterday has led to a call to save the mammals in both Australian and international waters.

Liberal environment spokesman Greg Hunt says the death of the whale is a tragic reminder that bold steps have to be taken to preserve the animals. He has called for the Federal Government to set up an Australian Whale Rescue and Recovery Program, and to deliver on a promise to take the Japanese to the International Court of Justice, in a bid to step its annual whale hunt.

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