Montreal Whale
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Body of minke whale spotted near Montreal recovered from river, necropsy performedA Quebec marine mammal research group says the whale was recovered Friday from the waters near Contrecoeur, Que., about 50 kilometres downstream from Montreal.CanadaMay 28, 2022
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Research group says whales that turned up in Montreal haven’t been seen since SundayIt would be a surprise to find the whales still alive in a week if they remain in the Montreal area of the St. Lawrence River, as its fresh water is too hostile for minke whales.CanadaMay 17, 2022
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Why saving the wayward Montreal minke whale isn’t easyThe techniques that could help get the minke whale back from the in the St. Lawrence River to its natural habitat all have risks, one expert says.EnvironmentMay 11, 2022
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Marine mammal group confirms sighting of wayward minke whale in Montreal areaThe sighting comes nearly two years after another whale, a humpback, spent several days in plain view of curious onlookers in Montreal's Old Port.EnvironmentMay 9, 2022
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Memory of Montreal’s wayward whale kept alive with public art pieceThe five-by-three-metre statue, called Cetacean, stands by the water's edge in the grassy sections of promenade Bellerive Park in Montreal's east end.EnvironmentOct 5, 2020
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Street mural on Mont-Royal Avenue commemorates whale’s passage through the cityWhile some don't know exactly what they are walking on, they do know exactly how it makes them feel.CanadaJul 31, 2020
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Montreal’s wayward humpback whale died after being hit by boat, preliminary necropsy results suggestThe carcass of the wayward humpback whale was found in the St. Lawrence River.CanadaJun 10, 2020
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Wandering humpback whale dies in the St. Lawrence: research groupThe wayward humpback whale had made its way to Montreal in late May.CanadaJun 9, 2020
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Montreal’s rare humpback whale sighting draws crowds and concernMontreal's wandering humpback whale has people flocking to the water's edge, causing excitement and concern.EnvironmentJun 3, 2020
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