The fate of a baby humpback whale stranded in a Sydney waterway has been decided, with Colin set to be euthanased to end his suffering. The decision was made at a meeting of NSW Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) workers, scientists and representatives of other agencies after the calf's deteriorating health took a drastic turn for the worse.
Affectionately named Colin, the calf unexpectedly appeared on Sunday at The Basin, inside Sydney's Pittwater, and returned on Tuesday after being towed out to sea.
"The vets who had a look at him were really surprised at how fast he'd gone downhill,'' NPWS spokesman John Dengate said. "He's having difficulties breathing and his flippers were at an unnatural angle. Their advice to us was `he's not going to last much longer, he's suffering and you should take action'.''
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