Seal Hunt Slowed

Canadian coast guards are trying to rescue the occupants of about 100 seal-hunting boats trapped in ice off the Newfoundland coast. Several of the boats are threatened with damage or sinking, some reportedly are running out of food and fuel, and at least one crew has abandoned ship. Fishermen have described conditions as the worst in more than 20 years. The hunt, described by activists as cruel and unnecessary, is currently in its third and largest stage. The Canadian Fisheries Dept. said 2/3 of the 270,000-seal quota had already been killed.
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A small bit of good news. I'm rooting for the ice.