Whales come to Kendari

Whales come to Kendari

KENDARI, Southeast Sulawesi: Residents of the Moramo district
have been entertained for the past month by the antics of two
whales who ventured into the nearby Staring Bay.

"People feel entertained, because the whales, about 10 meters
long, can be approached by fishermen in boats," Asri, a
government employee, told Antara on Wednesday.

Locals said there were initially three whales in the bay some
45 kilometers from the Kendari township.

"But one was speared by a fisherman and it has not been seen
since," Asri said.

Others said the whales did not seem disturbed although many
fishing boats approached them in the clear waters, mainly in the
mornings and afternoons. Authorities have banned locals from
disturbing or capturing the whales.