Euthanasia for Willy
Published: 25 March, 2009, 10:38
Attempts to save beached whales are futile and only cause them suffering, British veterinarians say. The merciful solution is to kill them.
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Published: 25 March, 2009, 10:38
Attempts to save beached whales are futile and only cause them suffering, British veterinarians say. The merciful solution is to kill them.
