Thursday, May 17, 2007

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Propeller may have injured pair of wayward whales - CNN.com

Propeller may have injured pair of wayward whales

POSTED: 8:31 a.m. EDT, May 17, 2007

Story Highlights

NEW: Injuries on whales near Sacramento, California, typical of propeller wounds
• Humpback mother, calf made 90-mile river journey from San Francisco
• Whales probably won't need treatment if they can be returned to seawater
• Biologists to play whale sounds to lure pair toward San Francisco Bay

WEST SACRAMENTO, California (AP) -- Two humpback whales that made a 90-mile river journey from San Francisco to the outskirts of Sacramento have injuries that appear to have come from a propeller, marine experts said Wednesday.

The condition of the whales, believed to be a mother and her calf, was diagnosed by researchers from the Marine Mammal Center in Sausalito, California, using photos taken Wednesday in the Port of Sacramento and enlarged on computer screens.

"The injury on the female is about 2 feet long, 6 inches deep, and has sharp edges typical of a propeller wound. We don't think it's life-threatening," said Frances Gulland, director of veterinary science at the center, the group that has taken the lead on the attempted rescue of the whales. "The calf has a wound that looks a little bit more severe than the female."

The calf's wound was difficult to assess because it is on the animal's underside, below the water line, Gulland said.

Although the injuries appear to be growing, the whales will probably not need treatment if they can be returned to their natural seawater habitat, researchers said. The salty ocean water is cleaner than the fresh water in the port, helping to heal such cuts in the mammals.

Biologists planned to play the familiar sounds of humpback whales underwater Thursday to lure the whales out of the basin and toward San Francisco Bay, Gulland said. They will play the sounds from a boat as the tide goes out.

Shipping and small boat traffic were halted in the canal, which is 30 feet deep and 200 feet wide. One freighter remained docked at the port, known primarily as an export terminal for California rice.

The next ship was not expected to dock until May 23, giving authorities time to try to escort the whales back to the Pacific, said Teresa Bledsoe, administrative clerk at the Port of Sacramento.

Biologists had feared the larger whale was entangled in fishing gear, but what appeared to be an object wrapped around it is actually blubber, Gulland said.

The wounds, which were likely suffered as the whales made their way up the Sacramento River, appear to go only as deep as their blubber, rather than their muscle.

Mount Shasta Herald, Weed Press, Dunsmuir News - Mt. Shasta News - News

Mount Shasta Herald, Weed Press, Dunsmuir News - Mt. Shasta News - News:

Prescribed burn goes as planned in McCloud

By Gene Eagle

Photo of the recent prescribed burn at the former landfill site in McCloud by Gene Eagle

Five large piles of wood at the former landfill site in McCloud were consumed by fire during a scheduled prescribed burn Friday evening.

The burn was conducted by the McCloud Fire Department, in conjunction Mount Shasta Fire Protection District and McCloud CDF.

Twenty firefighters were involved, and a water tender from John Ingram Trucking was used.


McCloud Fire Chief Craig Young said the wood that was burned could be moved to the Mount Shasta transfer center.

“We had five large piles that were about 50 by 50 feet each, with 150 feet clearance around them,” Young said.

The water tender skirted the outer perimeter of the burn area throughout the evening, spraying water onto the wildland area to keep trees, brush and other vegetation wet.



“We also had three firefighters in the brush keeping a lookout for any spot fires that might occur,” said Young.

Over 2,000 feet of hoses lay at the ready around the outside perimeter.

Young reported no problems, saying the humidity was high and the wind never got over two miles per hour.



He said Auto Aid engines from CDF and Mount Shasta Fire Protection District were released at about 11 p.m., leaving three firefighters on watch throughout the night with the portable 4,000 gallon pond, floating pump and hoses in place in case the wind picked up.

“I want to thank McCloud CDF, Mount Shasta Fire District firefighters, Chief Chris Baker, John Ingram and McCloud Community Service District employees for their help getting this burn done safely,” said Chief Young. “It was good training for everyone involved.”

Young encourages anyone interested in joining the McCloud Volunteer Fire Department to call



964-2422.



Over 2,000 feet of hoses lay at the ready around the outside perimeter.

Young reported no problems, saying the humidity was hi"