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After the torture over three days, these juveniles have little chance of survival once dumped at sea - at Taiji, Japan
November 19 – 22, 2015 - Pilot Whales Slaughter – at Taiji, Japan
On November 19, 2015, 8 of the 12 hunting boats left the harbor at sunrise, while the remainder of the fleet assisted with the transfer of 2 Bottlenose dolphins, (captured on November 10th) from Taiji harbor to Dolphin Resort.
The Cove Guardians watched in horror as the returning fleet suddenly changed directions. Shortly after, three of the four banger boats left the harbor charged to meet the developing formation. As a very large pod was spotted, the 11 boats separated into two formations. The first drive of five boats pushed their pod quickly along the coast of Taiji while the remaining six boats struggled to gain control of the second half of the pod. For the 69-74 Pilot whales the finish of the drive was only the start of the horror of Taiji’s infamous cove.
November 20th, 2015: At sunrise the skiffs loaded with killers and trainers returned to the cove. As the matriarch of the pod was tied up for slaughter the entire family fought as one. With view of the slaughter one Pilot whale was wrapped in a net and dragged under the tarps for inspection by trainers, before being taken to the harbor pens. In total 11 Pilot whales were slaughtered in 3 hours.
November 21, 2015: The entire pod stayed in a close knit circle during the night before being tortured by the killers as the sun was rising in Taiji, Japan. In four hours 21 Pilot whales were slaughtered, while the remainder of their family watched. While swimming in the blood of loved ones, a large Pilot whale is witnessed thrashing around while “screaming” out in anguish.
November 22, 2015: For three days without food, shelter, and water (obtained from food intake), the Pilot whales were sealed inside the cove. With first light, signs of torture could be seen around the cove, as lifeless bodies that could not longer endure another day of torture were seen floating along the nets.
After the slaughter of 14 dolphins, the killers returned to dump the juveniles at sea. Those that had witnessed the slaughter of more than half of the pod, were now dumped to fend for themselves. Not profitable for meat, these young Pilot whales will not count against the quota, despite having little chance of survival.
For three days, 69-74 Pilot whales were tortured by the hunters of Taiji, Japan. In total 46 were slaughtered, one captive was taken, and at least five intentional/unintentional drownings. What was left of the decimated family was then dropped at sea.
The destruction of life that occurs here can never be replaced. This hunt for dolphins takes place yearly, in Taiji, Japan from September to March. For the sixth season the Cove Guardians continue to show the World what happens here through LiveStream and social media.
Sites for more information :
Sea Shepherd Cove Guardians Page (official)
www.facebook.com/SeaShepherdCoveGuardiansOfficialPage
Cove Guardians
www.seashepherd.org/cove-guardians
Photo: Sea Shepherd
After the torture over three days, these juveniles have little chance of survival once dumped at sea - at Taiji, Japan
November 19 – 22, 2015 - Pilot Whales Slaughter – at Taiji, Japan
On November 19, 2015, 8 of the 12 hunting boats left the harbor at sunrise, while the remainder of the fleet assisted with the transfer of 2 Bottlenose dolphins, (captured on November 10th) from Taiji harbor to Dolphin Resort.
The Cove Guardians watched in horror as the returning fleet suddenly changed directions. Shortly after, three of the four banger boats left the harbor charged to meet the developing formation. As a very large pod was spotted, the 11 boats separated into two formations. The first drive of five boats pushed their pod quickly along the coast of Taiji while the remaining six boats struggled to gain control of the second half of the pod. For the 69-74 Pilot whales the finish of the drive was only the start of the horror of Taiji’s infamous cove.
November 20th, 2015: At sunrise the skiffs loaded with killers and trainers returned to the cove. As the matriarch of the pod was tied up for slaughter the entire family fought as one. With view of the slaughter one Pilot whale was wrapped in a net and dragged under the tarps for inspection by trainers, before being taken to the harbor pens. In total 11 Pilot whales were slaughtered in 3 hours.
November 21, 2015: The entire pod stayed in a close knit circle during the night before being tortured by the killers as the sun was rising in Taiji, Japan. In four hours 21 Pilot whales were slaughtered, while the remainder of their family watched. While swimming in the blood of loved ones, a large Pilot whale is witnessed thrashing around while “screaming” out in anguish.
November 22, 2015: For three days without food, shelter, and water (obtained from food intake), the Pilot whales were sealed inside the cove. With first light, signs of torture could be seen around the cove, as lifeless bodies that could not longer endure another day of torture were seen floating along the nets.
After the slaughter of 14 dolphins, the killers returned to dump the juveniles at sea. Those that had witnessed the slaughter of more than half of the pod, were now dumped to fend for themselves. Not profitable for meat, these young Pilot whales will not count against the quota, despite having little chance of survival.
For three days, 69-74 Pilot whales were tortured by the hunters of Taiji, Japan. In total 46 were slaughtered, one captive was taken, and at least five intentional/unintentional drownings. What was left of the decimated family was then dropped at sea.
The destruction of life that occurs here can never be replaced. This hunt for dolphins takes place yearly, in Taiji, Japan from September to March. For the sixth season the Cove Guardians continue to show the World what happens here through LiveStream and social media.
Sites for more information :
Sea Shepherd Cove Guardians Page (official)
www.facebook.com/SeaShepherdCoveGuardiansOfficialPage
Cove Guardians
www.seashepherd.org/cove-guardians
Photo: Sea Shepherd