Several bodies are seen floating next to the banger boat - Taiji, Japan

January 27, 2016 - Risso Dolphins Slaughter – at Taiji, Japan

 

Driven by greed and bloodlust, the killers left Taiji harbor today at sunrise to hunt for more innocent Dolphins. Less than an hour later, a pod of Risso Dolphins was found and a drive was started.

 

At 7:40am, Japan time, six killing machines started to drive the pod towards Taiji. The pod fought hard to escape the killers and the wall of sound created by the banger poles. Part of the pod was able to escape but 8 Risso were ultimately driven into the Cove. The killers were quick to push the pod under the tarps on the killing beach. Cove Guardians heard shouting and laughing as the entire pod was slaughtered. None were taken for captivity. A banger boat and a skiff were used to transport the bodies to the butcher house.

 

This was the nineteenth pod of Risso driven to the Cove so far this season. The slaughter is a direct result of the Captivity trade. If you support captive dolphin entertainment shows and swim with dolphin programs, you support this slaughter.

 

SAY NO TO CAPTIVITY !!!

 

Sites for more information :

 

Sea Shepherd Cove Guardians Page (official)

www.facebook.com/SeaShepherdCoveGuardiansOfficialPage

 

Cove Guardians

www.seashepherd.org/cove-guardians

 

Photo: Sea Shepherd

 

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