GLOBALink | Stranded short-finned pilot whale rescued and released in south China's Hainan-Xinhua
GLOBALink | Stranded short-finned pilot whale rescued and released in south China's Hainan
Source: Xinhua
Editor: huaxia
2024-05-27 16:15:32
SANYA, May 27 (Xinhua) -- With a splash, the short-finned pilot whale plunged from a scientific research ship back into the sea in south China's island province of Hainan on Sunday, 145 days after it was rescued.
The male whale Haitang was found injured and stranded in the Haitang Bay of Sanya City on January 3. After coordinated efforts, it was sent to the Haichang animal conservation center and named after where it was rescued.
Thanks to the meticulous care provided by professional breeders and volunteers, Haitang recovered well. On May 7, after investigation and discussion, hale had already met the requirements for release into the wild.
An aerial drone photo taken on May 26, 2024 shows staff members preparing to release the short-finned pilot whale Haitang into the sea on a scientific research ship. (Xinhua/Zhang Liyun)A breeder takes care of the short-finned pilot whale Haitang at Sanya Haichang Animal Conservation Center in Sanya, south China's Hainan Province, Jan. 21, 2024. (Xinhua/Zhang Liyun)The short-finned pilot whale Haitang is pictured at Sanya Haichang Animal Conservation Center in Sanya, south China's Hainan Province, Jan. 11, 2024. (Xinhua/Zhang Liyun)Staff members and volunteers transfer the short-finned pilot whale Haitang at Sanya Haichang Animal Conservation Center in Sanya, south China's Hainan Province, May 25, 2024. (Xinhua/Zhang Liyun)Breeders take care of the short-finned pilot whale Haitang at Sanya Haichang Animal Conservation Center in Sanya, south China's Hainan Province, Jan. 9, 2024. (Xinhua/Zhang Liyun)Staff members discuss the plan of releasing the short-finned pilot whale Haitang into the sea on a scientific research ship, May 25, 2024. (Xinhua/Zhang Liyun)Staff members prepare to release the short-finned pilot whale Haitang on a scientific research ship, May 26, 2024. (Xinhua/Zhang Liyun)Staff members prepare to transfer the short-finned pilot whale Haitang at Sanya Haichang Animal Conservation Center in Sanya, south China's Hainan Province, May 25, 2024. (Xinhua/Zhang Liyun)Staff members prepare to transfer the short-finned pilot whale Haitang at Sanya Haichang Animal Conservation Center in Sanya, south China's Hainan Province, May 25, 2024. (Xinhua/Zhang Liyun)The short-finned pilot whale Haitang is pictured at Sanya Haichang Animal Conservation Center in Sanya, south China's Hainan Province, Jan. 10, 2024. (Xinhua/Zhang Liyun)A volunteer checks the condition of the short-finned pilot whale Haitang on a scientific research ship, May 25, 2024. (Xinhua/Zhang Liyun)Staff members cool the short-finned pilot whale Haitang on a scientific research ship, May 25, 2024. (Xinhua/Zhang Liyun)Staff members adjust the position of the short-finned pilot whale Haitang on a scientific research ship, May 25, 2024. (Xinhua/Zhang Liyun)The short-finned pilot whale Haitang is pictured at an open-air pool at Sanya Haichang Animal Conservation Center in Sanya, south China's Hainan Province, Jan. 21, 2024. (Xinhua/Zhang Liyun)An aerial drone photo taken on May 26, 2024 shows the short-finned pilot whale Haitang swimming in the sea. (Xinhua/Zhang Liyun)The short-finned pilot whale Haitang is transferred to a scientific research ship at a wharf in Sanya, south China's Hainan Province, May 25, 2024. (Xinhua/Zhang Liyun)A breeder takes care of the short-finned pilot whale Haitang at Sanya Haichang Animal Conservation Center in Sanya, south China's Hainan Province, Jan. 21, 2024. (Xinhua/Zhang Liyun)People wave goodbye to the short-finned pilot whale Haitang on a scientific research ship, May 26, 2024. (Xinhua/Zhang Liyun)Staff members celebrate after releasing the short-finned pilot whale Haitang into the sea on a scientific research ship, May 26, 2024. (Xinhua/Zhang Liyun)Volunteers from south China's Guangdong Province see off the short-finned pilot whale Haitang in Sanya, south China's Hainan Province, May 25, 2024. (Xinhua/Zhang Liyun)
