First whale of 2023 killed in Iceland which had at least two harpoons fired at it

After 2 months to train his crew...Loftsson fails with the first whale of 2023 which had at least two harpoons fired at it.
3 Fin whales were killed today.
Animal welfare legislation requires death of a fin whale to take less than 60 seconds to be classed as instant. During time trials this summer, Hvalur showed that the quickest time in which they can reload and fire is a minimum of 128 seconds when shooting at a static target. With two shots fired, this death is illegal under Icelandic animal welfare legislation. Whilst the second shot towards the brain prevented further suffering, this does doesn’t change the fact that this whale suffered for an unacceptably long period of time. We therefore ask that MAST undertakes an immediate investigation and that both whaling vessels are held in port until this is completed.

Whaling is inhumane, unnecessary, and remains a loss making venture by this one rich and stubborn Icelander.

🐋 Whales play a crucial role in capturing carbon through their feeding and diving habits, contributing to the growth of phytoplankton and the long-term storage of carbon in the ocean.

The rich whale slaughterer Kristjan Loftsson, whose intention is to kill 209 fin whales this year, is the owner and manager of many large companies in Iceland, especially companies with fishery products that supply worldwide.

All people from Iceland have become such worst criminals. Not one people from #Iceland can claim that she/he is not a criminal, because every #icelander has the chance and opportunity to be a voice for the whales, to demonstrate, to prevent the departure of the ships, and to stop these crimes together. Doing nothing, saying nothing, means accepting what is happening

It is now time to act, to take Icelandic products off the shelf, don't travel to Iceland.

Whaling is crime !

You can help stop whaling!
By sending an email to the Prime Minister
pmo@pmo.is
Dear Madam,
Following the landing of the first and second whale of the season we write to report a breach of the Act on Animal Welfare, 2013 No. 55.
Article 21 states that “Animals must be killed swiftly and painlessly, and where possible without other animals becoming aware of the killing. Causing the animals to experience unnecessary pain or fear shall be avoided.”
In time trials undertaken this summer, Hvalur hf demonstrated that the minimum time to reload and fire was 128 seconds – over double the time permitted. Notably this was from a stationary vessel and aiming at a static target. At sea it is highly likely that this will take significantly longer, due in part to the added complexity of taking the shot from a moving vessel onto a moving target.
We therefore are writing to request that whilst an investigation is undertaken in accordance with Articles 3 and 10 of revised regulations, that Hvalur 8 and 9 are held in port.
With kind regards.

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