Beached whales controversy

We were also joined Instudio by Mr. Allan Perrins – CEO of the Cape of Good Hope SPCA and Kira Joshua - the Senior Wildlife Inspector. We were talking about the Mass Whale Beaching Tragedy. On Saturday about 55 false killer whales many pregnant females and calves, beached around dawn in Long Beach, Kommetjie. Community members came to the rescue but tempers flared and emotions spilled over when Mike Meyer, a scientist with Marine and Coastal Management, ordered that 41 or 42 whales be shot as it was considered to be the most humane option. He says the whales were slowly dying of organ failure and were suffering but his call has angered a lot of people. One Captain Paul Watson of The Sea Shepherd Conservation Society in Canada has called on the government of South Africa to dismiss Mr. Meyer. Mr Perrins and Kira explained more on what to do if such tragedy strikes. If you are interested in knowing more about the incident or about whale beaching in general you can visit the SPCA at www.spca-ct.co.za or call them at (021) 700 4140