Humpback whale freed after gruelling eight-hour rescue mission in Australia

Deteriorating conditions and other whales in area south of Sydney hampered attempts, say rescuersA humpback whale trapped in waters south of Sydney has finally been freed after a gruelling eight-hour rescue mission.Rescue efforts began on Saturday morning after reports of a whale in distress off Five Islands near Port Kembla. Volunteer crews from Marine Rescue NSW and NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service were called to assist at about 8.30am. Continue reading...