An entangled North Atlantic right whale is swimming freely once again in the Gulf of St. Lawrence.
Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO) says whale #4440 has been spotted swimming gear-free of the coast of Miscou.
The whale was initially reported entangled on June 29. The Campobello Whale Rescue Team was able to partially disentangle it on July 16.
On Friday, DFO said whale #4423, which is still entangled, was also spotted in the same area. Officials are working to assess their options for disentangling the whale.
Good news about #RightWhales! #4440 has been spotted swimming gear-free off Miscou, #NB. The whale was first seen entangled on June 29 and partially disentangled by the Campobello Whale Rescue Team on July 16. pic.twitter.com/HgtHqw84TT
— Fisheries and Oceans (@FishOceansCAN) August 16, 2019
At least four North Atlantic right whales have been reported entangled this year.
Eight of the endangered whales have been found dead in Canadian waters in 2019.
