I just found out from my neighbor that a female dwarf sperm whale out 10 ft, who had just given birth came close to shore last night, at the Gulfview heights beach access. The sharks attacked the baby and her. She was vomiting I believe what is called ambergris, which is a dark waxy substance produce by the whale. It looks a little like blood. He said that she had some injuries too.
Officials were called and apparently the police shot her thinking she was bleeding and suffering.
My neighbor was on the beach for 3 hrs. and the TDC came in he said. (he volunteers for a group in Destin that protects the marine and wildlife) I was on the beach last night at sunset, and I am glad I missed it. Apparently there is going to be an investigation and it has become a national incident due to whether the whale should have been shot. The carcass was removed and brought to PCB Sanctuary for forensics.
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Liv'smomLiv'smomBeach LoverInlet Beach245 postsJoined View profileMessageBeach Lover
Liv'smomBeach LoverInlet Beach245 postsJoined View profileMessageBeach LoverKurt does make a good point though. Harmless ribbing is only harmless to the people doing the ribbing.
I suppose your right. My skin tends to be a bit thicker than most. I am one who can take it as well as I can dish it out. My apologies to any southern lady or gentleman that may have been offended by my attempt at redneckanese. :nono1:
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spongegirlBeach Comber~bythesea21 postsJoined View profileMessageBeach Comber:( :( :(
sad indeed
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sad indeed
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HopHopBeach FanaticDune Allen2,228 postsJoined View profileMessageBeach Fanatic
HopBeach FanaticDune Allen2,228 postsJoined View profileMessageBeach FanaticI have a sneaking suspicion the deputy...or the police dept. is about to take some pretty serious heat....
sarawindsarawindBeach Fanatic30A582 postsJoined View profileMessageBeach Fanatic
sarawindBeach Fanatic30A582 postsJoined View profileMessageBeach FanaticI suppose your right. My skin tends to be a bit thicker than most. I am one who can take it as well as I can dish it out. My apologies to any southern lady or gentleman that may have been offended by my attempt at redneckanese.
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Liv's Mom, I wasn't offended. Thought your comment funny. Some of us have forgotten that it's quite healthy to be able to laugh at oneself. All this political correctness is going to do this country down the toilet.
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Liv's Mom, I wasn't offended. Thought your comment funny. Some of us have forgotten that it's quite healthy to be able to laugh at oneself. All this political correctness is going to do this country down the toilet.
beach*photogbeach*photogBeach ComberMack Bayou9 postsJoined View profileMessageBeach Comber
I don't want to stir the pot but here is a pic...
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Smiling JOeSmiling JOeSoWal Expert31,643 postsJoined View profileMessageSoWal Expert
Smiling JOeSoWal Expert31,643 postsJoined View profileMessageSoWal ExpertI suppose your right. My skin tends to be a bit thicker than most. I am one who can take it as well as I can dish it out. My apologies to any southern lady or gentleman that may have been offended by my attempt at redneckanese.
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Liv's Mom, I wasn't offended. Thought your comment funny. Some of us have forgotten that it's quite healthy to be able to laugh at oneself. All this political correctness is going to do this country down the toilet.
typing with a country accent is not at issue.
TeresaTeresaSoWal GuideSouth Walton, FL30,976 postsJoined View profileMessageSoWal Guide
TeresaSoWal GuideSouth Walton, FL30,976 postsJoined View profileMessageSoWal GuideIt's a sad story to hear about, and I'm sure the deputy was sad to have to use his gun on a whale.
I've never heard of a pygmy sperm whale. I'm sorry 'bout the mama whale, but now I'm concerned about the baby!
I've never heard of a pygmy sperm whale. I'm sorry 'bout the mama whale, but now I'm concerned about the baby!
TeresaTeresaSoWal GuideSouth Walton, FL30,976 postsJoined View profileMessageSoWal Guide
TeresaSoWal GuideSouth Walton, FL30,976 postsJoined View profileMessageSoWal GuideLiv's Mom, I wasn't offended. Thought your comment funny. Some of us have forgotten that it's quite healthy to be able to laugh at oneself. All this political correctness is going to do this country down the toilet.
being sensitive to others is always the way to be.
sarawindsarawindBeach Fanatic30A582 postsJoined View profileMessageBeach Fanatic
sarawindBeach Fanatic30A582 postsJoined View profileMessageBeach FanaticSheesh! A person can laugh at or make a funny post and still have compassion for the subject at hand. IMHO, the policeman shouldn't be
tarred and feathered until all the facts are known. While the pictures are
grisly, he may have been in the right. If he was in the wrong, I hope he will be dealt with to the fullest extent of the law.
tarred and feathered until all the facts are known. While the pictures are
grisly, he may have been in the right. If he was in the wrong, I hope he will be dealt with to the fullest extent of the law.
Bobby JBobby JBeach FanaticBlue Mountain beach4,041 postsJoined View profileMessageBeach Fanatic
Bobby JBeach FanaticBlue Mountain beach4,041 postsJoined View profileMessageBeach FanaticAs sad as this is, I bet the police officer would like to play it all over again. I have alot of respect for these guys on the streets making no money and catchin S@#$% every time they turn around. My bet is he felt like he was doing the right thing. We may never know for sure.
MangoMangoSoWal InsiderNew York/ Santa Rosa Beach9,699 postsJoined View profileMessageSoWal InsiderAuthor
MangoSoWal InsiderNew York/ Santa Rosa Beach9,699 postsJoined View profileMessageSoWal InsiderAuthorI don't want to stir the pot but here is a pic...
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I removed the photo and aghast that you would post such a heinous picture.:blink:
KurtKurtAdminSoWal2,472 postsJoined View profileMessageAdmin
KurtAdminSoWal2,472 postsJoined View profileMessageAdminSheesh! A person can laugh at or make a funny post and still have compassion for the subject at hand. IMHO, the policeman shouldn't be
tarred and feathered until all the facts are known. While the pictures are
grisly, he may have been in the right. If he was in the wrong, I hope he will be dealt with to the fullest extent of the law.
That was my point. ;-)
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BabyblueBeach FanaticSeagrove Beach525 postsJoined View profileMessageBeach Fanatic:confused: :(
:idontno: Why did this happen???
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bsmartbrainAtlanta, GA.1,390 postsJoined View profileMessagebrainI bit my tongue for a few days until I was able to get some time to gather some information regarding the officer's conduct. If I were going to punish the officer and bring charges against the Walton County Sheriff's Department because of the officer's questionable conduct, it would be for a jursidictional issue.
Did the officer have the jurisdictional authority to shoot the animal? No.
Why? Because the whale species we are discussing here is on the list of threatened and endangered species made possible by the Federal Endangered Species Act and by the Marine Mammal Protection Act of 1972, but it is not listed on Florida's version of these or any other state legislation.
He went beyond the scope of his employment in shooting the animal. Yes, he was providing protection for the people of Walton County because it was feared that it would attract sharks which posed a danger to beachgoers, but there were Red Flag conditions so there should not have been anyone in the waters to begin with, and if not he could have simply cleared on lookers from the waters by simply informing them of the dangers.
Did the officer have the jurisdictional authority to shoot the animal? No.
Why? Because the whale species we are discussing here is on the list of threatened and endangered species made possible by the Federal Endangered Species Act and by the Marine Mammal Protection Act of 1972, but it is not listed on Florida's version of these or any other state legislation.
He went beyond the scope of his employment in shooting the animal. Yes, he was providing protection for the people of Walton County because it was feared that it would attract sharks which posed a danger to beachgoers, but there were Red Flag conditions so there should not have been anyone in the waters to begin with, and if not he could have simply cleared on lookers from the waters by simply informing them of the dangers.
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