Dear Kathryn,
I remember this event specifically because it was in the media for weeks!
It was a memorable event not only because it was a rescue, but also because
scientists and workers teamed up from the Soviet Union and the United
States, working side by side. This was during times of much tension between
the two countries.
As I recall, it was a matter of weeks for them to help the whales to open
waters - and it was a successful rescue. The whales did survive. I'm sorry
I don't remember the exact details - it was a long time ago!
Thank you for your question!
Sincerely,
Lisa Foerster
Director
Center for Oceanic Research and Education
245 Western Ave, Box 8
Essex, MA 01929
www.coreresearch.org
Original Message:
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From: Kathryn White kathryniwhite@btopenworld.com
Date: Tue, 21 Jan 2003 12:18:08 -0000
To: core@coreresearch.org, pita@whale.wheelock.edu
Subject: late migration
In 1988 three grey whales were trapped in closing polar ice near barrow.
volunteers cut a mile long strong of breathing holes to help the whales get
to open water.
Do you have an more details of this event. How long did it take to make
the escape route and were the whales freed from the ice?
Many thanks
Kathryn White
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