An unusual event occurred at Norwegian salmon producer Ellingsen Seafood early on Friday when a young minke whale was discovered inside one of the company’s salmon cages.
The incident was detailed by Line Ellingsen, the general manager of Ellingsen Seafood, in a Facebook post.
“A surprising start to the day at 7:00 AM when we discovered a minke whale in the middle of the cage 🐋,” Ellingsen wrote. “A young whale had burrowed through the net, creating a hole about 70 cm wide. A recapture net was in place by 8:00 AM.”
Ellingsen explained that the hole was temporarily patched, and a diver arrived at the facility around 10:00 AM to make a permanent repair.
“We have duly reported a possible escape, although we expect it to be very limited as the hole was at a depth of 18 meters and the smolt are positioned high in the cage,” she added.
