Humpback Whale Spotted in Seine River Prompts Rescue Efforts

A rare sighting of a humpback whale in the Seine River has led to coordinated rescue operations by Sea Shepherd and local authorities.

The whale, first seen on October 12, 2024, near Honfleur, has been moving within the Seine estuary.
Sea Shepherd has dispatched a vessel to assist in the whale's safe return to open waters.
Authorities have issued navigation advisories to ensure the safety of both the whale and passing vessels.
Experts from the Ministry of Ecological Transition are involved in managing this unusual situation.
Past incidents in the Seine include an orca and a beluga, highlighting the challenges of marine mammals entering the river.