A whale in the shallow water of the River Thames is like a human lost in the heat of the Sahara desert. |
I am very concerned for the safety of this animal at the moment, particularly if boat traffic increases in the river. |
It also seems to be in distress. It has made two seemingly deliberate attempts to beach itself. |
It was a valiant attempt, and they did their best. |
The guys out there are the best there we've got. But they have to make the hardest decision in the world now: Whether it's safe to move it or take the most humane option, which is euthanasia. |