All hands on deck near Tofino for training session on how to save beached whales

SIMRS executive director Karyssa Arnett led the team during the marine mammal refloatation exercise.

Building that network is what it’s all about,” said Arnett, noting that while she has never personally dealt with a stranded whale, SIMRS has helped with marine mammal rescue missions for past 30 years.

“When this incident eventually does happen, we’re prepared.

I think if we have an opportunity to get the community involved so they know more about that would be great,” she said.

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