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Namibia: Public warned not to eat meat of dead minke whale at Pelican Point – News

Namibia: Public warned not to eat meat of dead minke whale at Pelican Point – News

Africa Links 24 with Taati Nilenge
Published on 2024-09-18 15:00:00

The Ministry of Fisheries and Marine Resources’ chief marine biologist has warned the public not to consume the meat of the whale that beached and died at Pelican Point, Walvis Bay.

John Kathena says although the minke whale was not injured, the animal’s cause of death is not clear and it is therefore not safe to eat.

The incident attracted a lot of attention on social media, with people asking if the whale’s meat could be consumed.

“It is usually not advisable to consume…

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