Whale stuck in Richmond lock

By The Editor 13th May 2021

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A minke whale has been freed after being stuck in Richmond lock for several hours although its exact location and health is unknown. Read more here.

1am

The whale has been freed by the London Fire Brigade, a Royal National Lifeboat Institute (RNLI) crew, and the British Divers Marine Life Rescue.

The whale was towed to Isleworth, where it was left to "swim free".

45 pm

The whale's tail can be seen moving up and down on the inflatable dighy and occasional bursts of water from the blowhole can be seen as the whale breathes.

20pm

At least 20 members of the RNLI and fire brigade still trying to help the whale.

05pm

Bystander said they had seen the whale at 6pm in Isleworth.

The whale appeared at Richmond lock at approximately 7pm.

11pm

Firemen on the scene said they are waiting for the vet to arrive to assist the whale.

30pm

Crowds continue to grow at the scene with locals coming out in slippers - Bill Bailey joined the watching crowd.

10pm

Firemen have arrived with inflatable boats.

30pm

Five fire engines and two emergency response units are now on the scene to help the whale.

9pm

A whale has been stuck in Richmond lock for several hours.

Officers confirmed that it is a minke whale, and it can breathe.

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