The Latest Breaking News from River Seine

Beluga whale that strayed into River Seine dies during rescue operation

Whale had been lifted out of river as part of ambitious attempt to return it to sea

The Guardian - UK · Aug 10, 2022

The beluga whale that was in River Seine has died - local authority

The beluga whale which was lifted out of the River Seine earlier on Wednesday has died, despite the mission to save it, according to local authorities.

Reuters · Aug 10, 2022

‘We had to euthanise it’: Beluga whale stranded in River Seine dies

‘We are sad to announce the death of the cetacean,’ say local officials

The Independent UK · Aug 10, 2022

‘A big day for the beluga’: French rescuers try to move stranded whale into saltwater tank

The whale has been stranded in the River Seine for almost a week

The Independent UK · Aug 9, 2022

Beleaguered beluga still alive but 'stationary' in River Seine

The malnourished beluga whale that has made its way up the River Seine to within 70 kilometres of the French capital is no longer progressing but is still alive, the environmental group Sea Shepherd said on Monday. Hope that the animal can be saved is fading.

Radio France Internationale · Aug 8, 2022

Emaciated beluga whale stranded in River Seine to be given vitamins as it refuses food

Environmental experts worry that they are in a “race against the clock” to save the emaciated Arctic animal

The Independent UK · Aug 7, 2022

Beluga whale: Why is the animal stranded in France’s River Seine

The striking white creature was spotted drifting up the river near Paris

The Independent UK · Aug 5, 2022

‘Underweight’ beluga whale in River Seine near Paris prompts rescue effort

Drones have been used to monitor the health of the beluga whale as officials puzzle over its rescue.

Evening Standard · Aug 5, 2022

Health concerns for beluga whale spotted in River Seine near Paris

French animal health authorities are concerned that the Beluga whale which appears to have strayed into the River Seine is underweight and has suffered 'skin changes'. Belugas can survive in fresh water, but not indefinitely.

Radio France Internationale · Aug 5, 2022

‘A race against the clock’: Experts fear for beluga whale in the River Seine near Paris

‘ I don’t know if it’s already too late,’ says one rescuer

The Independent UK · Aug 5, 2022