Humpback whale entangled in nets off coast near Newcastle, rescue efforts underway
Rescue crews are working to free a humpback whale that is entangled in ropes off the New South Wales Central Coast.
Marine rescue boats from Newcastle and Lake Macquarie have been called to help free the whale, which is stuck about 4.5 kilometres off the coast of Soldiers Beach near Norah Head.
Marine Rescue NSW Hunter and Central Coast manager Courtney Greenslade said they had requested further support from the NSW Parks and Wildlife Service.
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A whale is trapped in ropes off the coast near Nowra Head. Nine
"The Marine Rescue NSW vessels will play the role of mothership by carrying the NPWS crew and equipment," Greenslade said.
The volunteers are onboard the Newcastle 30 and Lake Macquarie 30 vessels.
A pod of whales was spotted frolicking off Sydney's Bondi Beach this morning.
Another whale is swimming along side the entangled mammal. Nine
Another whale was also freed from nets off Gold Coast's Mermaid Beach at about 6am.
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