Several activists have called for the removal of deadly shark nets after a third whale got trapped in nets off Australia’s coast earlier this week.
The incident has prompted a new demand by activists, seeking for removal of lethal safety measures.
On Friday morning, rescuers from Sea World and Queensland Fisheries rushed to Kirra Beach on the Gold Coast to save a baby humpback whale.
The whale was completely entangled in the nets, trying to liberate itself. The rescuers helped the baby humpback whale to free from the trap.
Queensland Fisheries Patrol’s Marine Animal Release Team got the call at 6:30 am, the team rushed to the spot and arrived at 8:15.
After removing the nets off the whale, the team finally managed to release the creature by 9 am.
The event has triggered many activists in the country, urging the Queensland government to get rid of shark nets during the migration period.
This is the third time that the baby humpback whale got trapped within three days. On Wednesday, another whale got entangled in the same shark nets.
One of the activist groups, Sea Shephard, has demanded the immediate removal of nets on the Australian coasts.
The group has urged the Queensland government to remove the nets during winter as it is the migration season for whales.
“The government should act on scientific advice, instead of nets, which are hampering the whale’s migration in winter,” the group said.