Trapped whale shark rescued in Cagayan

TUGUEGARAO CITY — A butanding, or whale shark, was accidentally caught in a fishing net and was safely released back into the sea in Barangay Caroan, Gonzaga, Cagayan on Thursday. Fishermen worked together to free the whale shark from the net before leading it back into deeper waters with the help of a motorboat. READ: Butanding season begins in Donsol Bay The whale shark, considered the largest fish species in the world, appeared unharmed after the rescue. Witness Joana Tabu said it was the largest whale shark she had ever seen. This was the second reported whale shark rescue in […]... Keep on reading: Trapped whale shark rescued in Cagayan

Original source: Philippine Daily Inquirer