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Public urged to refrain from visiting conch mounts on Anegada

A dead whale being towed out of the mangroves at Anegada. Photo: GIS
Minister for Natural Resources and Labour Honourable Melvin M. Turnbull (R2) has stated that residents and visitors of the Anegada community should refrain from visiting the conch mounts due to the recent disposal of Shortfin Pilot Whale carcasses that were in the area. Photo: Facebook/File
Minister for Natural Resources and Labour Honourable Melvin M. Turnbull (R2) has stated that residents and visitors of the Anegada community should refrain from visiting the conch mounts due to the recent disposal of Shortfin Pilot Whale carcasses that were in the area. Photo: Facebook/File
THE SETTLEMENT, Anegada, VI- Minister for Natural Resources and Labour Honourable Melvin M. Turnbull (R2) has stated that residents and visitors of the Anegada community should refrain from visiting the conch mounts due to the recent disposal of Shortfin Pilot Whale carcasses that were in the area.

Minister Turnbull in a Government Information Service (GIS) press release on July 7, 2022, said, “Due to the scope of works that were recently conducted in the eastern end of Anegada, for the safety of residents and visitors alike, I urge everyone to refrain from the site until Tuesday, 12th July.”

He added, “I have had discussions with experts that assisted the ministry in removing the carcasses, and we agreed that this precautionary measure is needed to ensure the safety of everyone. Further announcements will be made regarding the reopening of the area. I would like to thank the people of the Virgin Islands for their patience and understanding in this matter.”

Over 50 Shortfin pilot whales died on the island of Anegada this past weekend.

The pod of whales estimated to be some 150 was seen by observers in the area. The spatial spread of the stranding was scattered across remote pockets around the eastern end of Anegada.

Several dead whales were towed out to sea while others were buried.

4 Responses to “Public urged to refrain from visiting conch mounts on Anegada”

  • cuban (08/07/2022, 10:02) Like (1) Dislike (0) Reply
    W are feeding the sharks
  • Dear Public… (08/07/2022, 10:34) Like (16) Dislike (1) Reply
    It has been 2 months , Since Shaquoy A Smith was murdered in a hit and run .Please if you know something say something .. you can call in anonymously at 368-5682 or RVIPF Intelligence at 368-9339.
    Pleading on this BVILOVE , we speak about daily.
    God Bless.
    Remember he could’ve been your Uncle ,Son , Nephew etc.
    #Justice
  • LCS (08/07/2022, 11:57) Like (1) Dislike (0) Reply
    Literally and for a while.
  • Loverguy (08/07/2022, 20:20) Like (2) Dislike (0) Reply
    I hope the 2 weeks we are not diving conch .the conch season would be extended for 2 weeks extra.


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