Aftermath of the hunt

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FROM WASHINGTON CITIZEN'S COASTAL ALLIANCE

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WHALES WIN THE DAY!

Sekiu, WA- 3:30pm PDT

 

The Makah whaling team, tired and frustrated, gave up the chase today and

returned to Neah Bay, with their canoe being towed by the power boat

prominently featured by Seattle-area television coverage. Whether they will

go out again tomorrow is unknown.

 

Most notable moments of the day:

 

- The whaling crew missing at least a half-dozen chances to attack a whale:

the whales they approached would mysteriously disappear just as the canoe

would come within striking distance. Television reporters began commenting

that perhaps the " whales knew " why the canoe was there.

 

- Theron Parker angrily slapping the water at yet ANOTHER missed

opportunity.

 

- The whaling crew doing cannonballs into the cold Pacific waters after

deciding to call it quits. This has no doubt caused concern within the U.S.

Coast Guard, who has adamantly maintained that one of the reasons for their

Exclusion Zone is to PREVENT anyone from going into the drink. No doubt they

will re-write the rules yet AGAIN to include " swimming for pleasure " and

" cannonballing " as a reason for their presence.

 

- Scott Miller of KING-TV asking Makah Whaling Commissioner Keith Johnson

why the crew were diving into the ocean: the few moments of confusion and

uncertainty in Keith's voice were worth the price of admission. He later

covered his tracks by stating that the crew routinely goes swimming as part

of their traditional training. (Cannonballing as well, Keith?)

 

- Sheets of rain soaking the entire area yet again this afternoon!

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