Video: Norwegian boat uses exploding harpoons to hunt whales

Tuesday, 15 Jun 2010

Footage from the World Society of Protection of Animals showing a minke whale suffering from harpoon wounds for potentially two hours before dying. The International Whaling Commission is considering a proposal that would allow Norway to kill a further 6,000 whales over the next 10 years

Tuesday, 15 Jun 2010

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