Let this be a lesson

Gonzo should never have been in our river. Most reports suggest that he was unwell, and this - as is normal in these creatures - drove him to shallower waters where he could surface more easily when necessary.

But the thousands of people that lined the banks today wishing Gonzo well should be seen as a landmark event in the protection of this amazing animal.

This whale's brief visit has created two days of intense media coverage, discussion and learning about a species that continues to be threatened by issues that can easily be changed.

Let's not let this end here.

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