# Humpback Whale Notcho Dies After Ferries Collision

https://globalnews.ca/news/12124819/humpback-whale-notcho-dies-hit-bc-ferries-vessel/

A humpback whale named Notcho died after being hit by a BC Ferries vessel. Staff observed the whale in the water on Monday. It was recovered by the Department of Fisheries and Oceans Canada.

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