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Find The False Killer Whale Family
posted on July 14, 2014
News Release
Re: “Rescued” False Killer Whale Taken by Vancouver Aquarium (VA)
The False killer whale taken from waters off Tofino on July 10th was instantly deemed by VA to be unrealisable with only a 10% chance of survival. They also said other aquariums immediately called trying to provide a “permanent” location.
It should be clarified that the False killer whale (FKW) was taken to a non public Vancouver Aquarium facility on the waterfront in Vancouver NOT the Vancouver Aquarium (VA) circus. As with sick/injured humans care it must be out of public view (that Lifeforce had stopped VA from doing in Stanley Park).
Captive performing cetaceans are obviously not necessary to conduct rescues, rehab, and releases by the VA. There are also other people and organizations conducting this kind of work in BC and WA. In addition, temporary locations have been used to hold those, such as the lone orca “Springer”, who truly could be saved. The VA acquires millions of dollars from Federal and Provincial governments. The multimillion dollar planned Aquarium expansion, with more dolphin pools and many more captive cetaceans, must be stopped.
Find the Family
Lifeforce has proposed to DFO’s Paul Cottrell to give the baby FKW a chance at freedom by locating the family pod. We asked about getting a tape of the baby’s vocalization and playing the vocalization in various areas to attract the pod. We also contacted several whale watch companies and others in the area to report any sightings. On July 13th another False killer whale was seen off Tofino.
Tell The Honourable Gail Shea to find the family and release the baby! min@dfo-mpo.gc.ca
Here is a recent rescue of a baby dolphin who was immediately returned to the family in the nearby Australian waters. View Dolphin baby rescueed in Australia.
Peter Hamilton, Lifeforce Founder and who has been part of Canadian and US Rescue Networks stated, “Is the VA using this baby to try to stop the support of phasing out cetaceans in captivity at the Vancouver Aquarium (VA)? It is “rescue response” policy that in dire cases to “Let nature take its course”. The public must understand the hard reality of the “rescue” system and not be manipulated by the Vancouver Aquarium pr spin. The fact is that not all survive and trying to “rescue” wildlife to perpetuate captivity is inhumane. Meanwhile this baby continues to suffer.”
Contrary to VA “rare to sight and research needed” claims, FKWs populations have been extensively studied for decades and have been listed as species seen in BC by DFO and the Vancouver Aquarium. From 1992 to 2005 one lived in local Vancouver waters from Horseshoe Bay to Point Roberts. “Willy” or “Wilma” would follow boats and appeared to prefer the Lifeforce boat over others. Boat following did not interfere with any family reunion since no options were available to relocate (family members died/left area). Media stories here > Wild FKW with Lifeforce.
“Freedom NOT Captivity!” concludes Peter Hamilton,”No More Aquarium Pools and More Captivity!”
For further information contact Peter Hamilton by lifeforcesociety@hotmail.com
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