(FW) Report from Ocean Defense International on today's whale hunt

May 30, 2000

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5.29.00

Ocean Defense Int'l (ODI) returned again to port, and the whales swim free,

with another victory under their 'belts'. A 'recon' team spotted the

whalers leaving the marina this morning and ODI and World Whale Police

rushed to the scene. Todays hunt brought a new team, a new hunt area, and

more Coast Guard boats (and tax payer money). The whaling team headed south

today hunting west of Ozette island, being towed at every opportunity, and

finally gave up around noon, being towed all the way home. Memorial Day,

traditionally known for its heavy tourist and fishing boat traffic, brought

most of the Coast Guard vessels out to act as hunting guides for the Makah.

They spent most of their time harassing activists - until the media showed

up. We spotted one whale all day spouting once right next to the canoe.

However, the Makah were too busy being towed to pursue it. The whaling team

ended their day around 12:30, empty-handed.

As the Washington State resident gray whales begin their feeding in their

home off of the Olympic Peninsula, the Makah whaling team gears up once

again to attempt to kill one. The hunt is nearing its end, and we need YOUR

help in this final push to keep the waters free from slaughter. Donations

towards our all volunteer campaign will go directly into our fuel tanks to

keep ODI vessels running. We can't do this without your support! Credit

card donations can be safely made to us by calling

360.963.2311

or sending donations to us at:

Ocean Defense Int'l

PO Box 123

Sekiu WA 98381

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