An official from the fisheries division has identified the sea creature that washed ashore at Purple Turtle yesterday as a Pilot Whale.
The incident is believed to be the result of the whale having been left stranded and the official said that this type of behavior is not unusual for cetaceans (sea mammals) in this situation.
The official, who did not want to be identified for this story, also said that there was no evidence to suggest that the animal was sick or that it had been struck by a boat or other marine craft, as no markings were found on it’s body that would indicate such. This was said in an attempt to quell all speculation that there may have been some other reason why the animal came ashore.
“These animals tend to do that, cetaceans are like that. There have been a number of these types of incidents in recent history. When they are alive we try to push them back but even when we do that, sometimes they come back onto the shore. Usually when they want to die, they do that,” the official said.
He continued, “The important thing that we want people to know is that the animal has been removed from the beach and buried by the Environmental Health Department. I want to commend the work of the Environmental Health Department for their speedy work on this incident.”
I reall think that Dominicans should read loads more than they do. You have the Internet, use it! Foolish comment over whales that do these things everyday. If they want to die they come ashore. They normally do it in bulk. Luckily it was only one and not twenty. It whales feel hurrt, if they got lost, if one wants to die others follow t to die with it ir they get beached. It is common knowledge. Very common knowledge. Dominica is a fishing nation, we should have that knowledge
And sorry for the typing errors too. Using a phone
You are obviously very arrogant; You create the impression that you are a habitual reader yet your level of discourse is no better than that which you criticize.
A barrage of insults and derision does not automatically put you ahead in a discussion and if you want to demonstrate your expertise show respect to ALL.
As a matter of fact Dominica does not fit the mold of a “Fishing Nation.” A nation that is heavily or primarily dependent on the fishing industry is considered a “fishing nation.” Dominica does not perform culturing, processing, preserving, storing, transporting, marketing or selling fish or fish products. It would be prudent to think before we assume authority or knowledge on matters that are really not our “cup of tea.”
I would tell u what to suck on but obviously you’re the expert on everything so figure it out
MAN CUT THE HEAD AND DRAIN THE BLOOD AND THAT WOULD HAVE BEEN GOOD .ALL THOSE FISH THOSE POSSI FISHERMEN SELLING THERE ON THOSE VAN DOES THE CONSUMER (HOUSEWIFE)KNOW IF IS NOT SICK PILOT WHALE .SOME PEOPLE TO CORPAWAZON NEXT TIME EAT DE TING
GO EAT SOME BRAINS MAYBE YOU WILL GET EDUCATED. STOP THE STUPIDITY PLEASE!!
lol hahhaah funny stuff
some dominicans are to rude and out of place with the type of comments they make on dno.
i just googled pics of pilot whales and this looks nothing like it
ur hilarious thanks, for that statement
You LIE that exctly it
Check ur eyesight boss.
WHAT DOES IT LOOK LIKE, A PILOT?
thats what I am thinking as well, looks a lot like a HUGE knife fish of some kind to me
That sea creature conveniently chose Porssie so it could die and rest in peace. Had this creature decided to run ashore in Marigot – Oh boy Marigot people would have a feast –they would ha yam this creature. They would be selling that by the pound too.
You would have been the first one on line to buy. Marigot people are well fed people.
Don’t take this so personal my friend – just ask around and you ‘ll be sure to find out that every time a whale was found dead on the sea shores in Marigot let’s just say that the meat was never wasted or buried. Lighten up my friend it’s all humor; not meant to be offensive
lol! But for real i’ve heard stories of whales being washed up ashore on the East Coast and people were walking off with wheel-barrows full of meat. then a few days later everybody arse was running oil. They were ”coolaying huile’ Whale is full of blubber so the meat is is so not good to eat!
but ching chu know your dog place and your cat position…Marigot ppl not hungry got…they certainly does not eat any creature that rush up on sea shore they go out and get there own fishes deep in the ocean so you to dam rude take dat back….aa
OK anonymous I’ll take that back only if you admit that in your blog the word should be fish and not fishes.
HAHAHA BOY IS TRUE!
DEM WHALES HAVE THEIR DATABASE
DE POOR FELLOW PROBABLY SLIM HARD TO GET TO THE OTHER SIDE OF ISLAND…TO DIE IN PEACE INSTEAD OF PIECES
HEY MADNESS, RELAX. WE JUST HAVING FUN THERE.
If the official is from the fisheries division and knows what he/she is talking about then why the hidden identity. Sounds fishy to me.
I am here thinking the same thing. What is there to hide from? Can no one speak from an official capacity anymore? Even about such a non-political, non-violent story. I just don’t get it.
It wanted to die? Interesting….a suicidal sea creature
i think that was an error…she cant say the creature want to die..
thats why they had to hide their identity…wow.
You all don’t know whales commit suicide? You all really need to read more. Luckily it was only one, normally they commit suicide in bulk. Like 20 or more, if one is wanting to die the other follow it ashore.
I support you 1000% corncern.
I DON’T CARE WHAT THEY SAY. I SAY ITS AN ALIEN
Wasted …… Fried fish….. Broiled….. Broth……. Papa
d thng die lol..u stil goin n eat that
All sea creatures are dead when we consume them. I don’t know how you eat them.
but all meat you eating doe die first nuh?Lol look a makak statement.
Steve, it sound like your eye bigger than your belly!!
TELL ME THIS U OFFICIAL FROM THE FISHRIES DEPT .IF U KNOWS WHAT U ARE TALKING ABOUT WHY DIDN`T U WANT TO BE RECOGNIZE? I THINK THEY SHOULD HAVE SOME TEST DONE BEFORE THEY BURIED THAT THING
dotish
the man has no clue what he is talking about the thing bleeding too
They should have called you to do CPR, if that did not work, meaning the creature died, then you should have taken it to the PM Hospital to do an autopsy…or better yet your personal LAB…your kitchen..
what you wanted them to do? call the FBI? then we would also fined something negative to say..when will we ever learn..some of us should stop wasting our mouths….
doing test will bring it back? or you’re just mad they did not invite you to the funeral? I was there when they read the will HE/SHE left you nothing…..
RIP
FISHY…
that is the smartest thing said so far
Props to the Photographer…..smile