Sick whale flown to Hilo is extremely rare species

[Andrew]

It seems we have a very rare visitor in Hilo.

Source: KGMB http://www.hawaiinewsnow.com/Global/stor...S=13016122

Excerpt:

HILO, Hawaii (HawaiiNewsNow) – It turns out the whale that tried to beach itself off Maui earlier this week is an extremely rare species. Experts have determined that it's a Blainville's beaked whale.

This species is so rare there isn't even a count of them in the wild, because they live far offshore in very deep water. The female whale is now at a facility in Hilo.

[Chuysmom]

Andrew, thank you so much for this link. I would encourage those who can spare just a few dollars to donate to this very worthy program at UHH.

Carrie

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[cynmkolohe]

Big Island Video News has a video report from the Hawaii Cetacean Rehabilitation Facility. A couple of friends of mine are helping out with her. I asked earlier today if she has a name yet, but apparently they don't name their "patients."

Cynthia Hoskins, R(S)
Clark Realty Corporation
www.clarkhawaii.com