Festival like slaughter in Faroe Islands: 100 bottlenose dolphins killed
3Festival like slaughter in Faroe Islands: 100 bottlenose dolphins killed
In Denmark's Faroe Islands, 100 bottlenose dolphins were killed this year during the annual Grindadrap festival.
According to the statement made by the non-governmental organization "Sea Shepherd" (Sea Shepherd), which aims to protect life in the oceans and seas, the Faroese sailed on boats this year for the dolphin and whale hunting tradition called "Grindadrap", which dates back to the 1500s.
In the statement, it was informed that bottlenose dolphins were driven by boats to Skalabotnur beach, where 1428 whales and dolphins were killed in October 2021, and killed with sharp tools such as knives.
THE YEAR WITH THE MOST DEATH
It was stated in the statement that 100 bottlenose dolphins, one of which was still in their mother's womb and one of them babies, were killed, and that the number in question was the highest number of bottlenose dolphins killed for at least 120 years.
In the statement, it was pointed out that the hunting of animals is simply shameful and that this will attract reactions both on the Island and internationally.
Emphasizing that some animals had cuts caused by boat propellers, the statement pointed out that the international reaction to the festival was ignored.
IN APRIL, 119 PILOTS WERE FUNED
In October 2021, 1428 whales and dolphins were killed during the annual Grindadrap festival in the Faroe Islands. This figure is estimated to be the highest since the tradition began.
Faroe Island officials, in a statement this month on the reactions to the hunting of sea creatures, stated that the tradition in question will continue, but the number of dolphins to be hunted this year will be limited to 500.
The locals had killed 63 pilot whales, including 10 pregnant and their offspring, during their hunt in May. In April, 119 pilot whales were caught.
Bottlenose dolphins are protected under the directive of the European Union, of which Denmark is a member, but the Faroe Islands are not members of the European Union.