2 dogs in Haida Gwaii sick after eating meat from decaying humpback whale
Two dogs are severely sick after eating meat from a decaying humpback whale carcass, which was first spotted in Masset Inlet Nov. 5, Fisheries and Oceans Canada stated Nov. 16.
While the animal’s body is in a location that is accessible to the public, DFO warns the public not to handle any dead carcasses and not to let animals near it as it is in the process of putrefying. Any member of the public who has ingested meat or had an animal that ingested meat from the humpback whale is asked to call the Haida Gwaii fishery officers at 250-559-8532 in Daajing Giids or 250-626-3316 in Masset.
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