Rescue team on its way to help stranded Arabian Sea humpback whale

Muscat: An endangered Arabian Sea humpback whale has been stranded in Duqm Port.  

A statement issued online by Duqm Port said, "An endangered Arabian Sea humpback whale, stranded in the Port of Duqm, was reported to the Oman Stranding Network last night."

Specialists and volunteers from the Environment Authority, Five Oceans Environmental Services LLC and Future Seas, supported by ESO and Port of Duqm, are currently on their way to lead what will be a complicated rescue effort.

"This incident sadly highlights the dangers of abandoned fishing hear to our marine environment. Will post updates on the efforts to save this endangered whale."