Two questions.

Why did they fine him and why does a white man on the Gold Coast have a negro slave name?

https://mobile.abc.net.au/news/2020-05-19/whale-caught-in-gold-coast-shark-nets/12261980

Whales are steadily breeding up with more shark attacks being seen on young whales.  They used to gather in the Derwent in Tasmania and impeded sailing ships.  The Hobart yacht race is after the whales return south.

Gordon wrote on May 19^th, 2020 at 5:52pm:

Two questions. Why did they fine him and why does a white man on the Gold Coast have a negro slave name? https://mobile.abc.net.au/news/2020-05-19/whale-caught-in-gold-coast-shark-nets/12261980

I guess you missed this bit in your own link you racist arsehole.


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Queensland Fisheries Minister Mark Furner said Django had not yet been fined, pending an investigation.

The fact that the morons are even considering fining him and undertaking an investigation

Just goes to show how little brains these brain dead morons are.

But I suppose when someone who defends themselves or their family suffer worse than the animal that attacks them, nothing is beyond the stupidity of these freaks.

If he is fined, I hope he crowd funds the fine.

But it's sad that the money will be wasted on public serve us morons and seat polishers.

Not much food in the Oceans these days.
Predators are forced to go after things they don't normally hunt.
Orca are being killed by Mexicans because they say "They steal all the fish".
That's humanity for you.  ::)

Whale Sharks are forced to eat bigger fish than mere plankton and small fish.

Orca have been decimating Great White Sharks around South Africa for food and to knock off a competitor.

Oceans food is becoming scarce.

Gordon wrote on May 19^th, 2020 at 5:52pm:

Two questions. Why did they fine him and why does a white man on the Gold Coast have a negro slave name? https://mobile.abc.net.au/news/2020-05-19/whale-caught-in-gold-coast-shark-nets/12261980

have you ever seen them fine those people who rush to get the whales back into the ocean after they beach themselves?????...

it happens often round our shore line...yet I have never heard of them fining someone for going to the aid of a whale..

::) ::)

The goverment probably wanted an excuse to remove the nets
Then some one comes along and frees the excuse

Gordon wrote on May 19^th, 2020 at 5:52pm:

Two questions. Why did they fine him and why does a white man on the Gold Coast have a negro slave name? https://mobile.abc.net.au/news/2020-05-19/whale-caught-in-gold-coast-shark-nets/12261980

Jean Reinhardt (23 January 1910 – 16 May 1953), known by his stage name Django Reinhardt (French: [dʒãŋɡo ʁɛjnaʁt] or [dʒɑ̃ɡo ʁenɑʁt]), was a Belgian-born Romani-French jazz guitarist and composer. He was the first jazz talent to emerge from Europe and remains the most significant.

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A recreational diver who was hailed a hero on social media for his efforts to free a whale trapped in shark nets off the Gold Coast will not be fined for his efforts.

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2020-05-21/django-avoids-fine-over-baby-whale-rescue/12272124


no fine

once again Gordie goes of half cocked and embarresses himself
;D

John Smith wrote on May 21^st, 2020 at 3:40pm:

Quote: A recreational diver who was hailed a hero on social media for his efforts to free a whale trapped in shark nets off the Gold Coast will not be fined for his efforts. https://www.abc.net.au/news/2020-05-21/django-avoids-fine-over-baby-whale-rescue/12272124 no fine once again Gordie goes of half cocked and embarresses himself ;D

Is it embarrassing that you can't spell embarrasses?

ABC just reported what he said.

A recreational diver who freed a young whale caught in shark nets off the Gold Coast on Tuesday says he was instantly fined for his trouble,

I saw this guy on the news last night they were also reporting people were outraged he could be fined for this.

He is a diver he isn't afraid of the water.

It was ridiculous that they were thinking of fining him.
He should have been given an award for freeing the whale.

As for being given a "caution" for interfering with the shark nets and being too close to a whale?

How absurd.

He may well have saved the whale because it was taking too long for the "official" rescue to get its act together.

Captain Nemo wrote on May 21^st, 2020 at 11:15pm:

It was ridiculous that they were thinking of fining him. He should have been given an award for freeing the whale. As for being given a "caution" for interfering with the shark nets and being too close to a whale? How absurd. He may well have saved the whale because it was taking too long for the "official" rescue to get its act together.

its all too silly  he was pulled over by the fisheries dept.......and he was issued a fine....but its been withdrawn    so calm down..

yes he did do a fine thing well done to him very brave..

this is all a bit of a storm in a teacup..

cods wrote on May 22^nd, 2020 at 9:02am:

Captain Nemo wrote on May 21st, 2020 at 11:15pm: It was ridiculous that they were thinking of fining him. He should have been given an award for freeing the whale. As for being given a "caution" for interfering with the shark nets and being too close to a whale? How absurd. He may well have saved the whale because it was taking too long for the "official" rescue to get its act together. its all too silly  he was pulled over by the fisheries dept.......and he was issued a fine....but its been withdrawn    so calm down.. yes he did do a fine thing well done to him very brave.. this is all a bit of a storm in a teacup..

From the latest I've read, the infringement remains but they've withdrawn the monetary fine. Very petty.

Gordon wrote on May 22^nd, 2020 at 10:14am:

cods wrote on May 22nd, 2020 at 9:02am: Captain Nemo wrote on May 21st, 2020 at 11:15pm: It was ridiculous that they were thinking of fining him. He should have been given an award for freeing the whale. As for being given a "caution" for interfering with the shark nets and being too close to a whale? How absurd. He may well have saved the whale because it was taking too long for the "official" rescue to get its act together. its all too silly  he was pulled over by the fisheries dept.......and he was issued a fine....but its been withdrawn    so calm down.. yes he did do a fine thing well done to him very brave.. this is all a bit of a storm in a teacup.. From the latest I've read, the infringement remains but they've withdrawn the monetary fine. Very petty.

maybe sending a message gordy.....this man was doing a good deed.....but not everyone has thoughts like him.

they have to be careful some people get fun out of tormenting animals.. 

The issue seems to be that the should have waited for the fisheries people to arrive and release the whale with less danger of death or injury to the rescuers and to the whale.  Doing it himself risked death or injury and he damaged the net. 

IMHO it would have been impossible to free the whale without damaging the net.

Belgarion wrote on May 22^nd, 2020 at 12:13pm:

The issue seems to be that the should have waited for the fisheries people to arrive and release the whale with less danger of death or injury to the rescuers and to the whale.  Doing it himself risked death or injury and he damaged the net.

yes I understand that  however he didnt know about the drone and people linging up to rescue the animal....

this guy is an experienced diver  I am sure it wouldnt be the first whale he has come across......he would have acted on the spur of the moment.....

for all we know bythe time fisheries had got their act together   the whale could have been dead.

I have spent a lot of time in the water and have only seen a whale close-up on one occasion.

The other divers would have probably done more damage to the net. The safest thing to do would have been to keep a distance and cut all the way through it, then hope the whale can free itself.

I freed a goat once that was tangled in a soccer goal net. I had to cut Billy out with a knife as the herd looked on confused.

Gordon wrote on May 21^st, 2020 at 5:28pm:

John Smith wrote on May 21st, 2020 at 3:40pm: Quote: A recreational diver who was hailed a hero on social media for his efforts to free a whale trapped in shark nets off the Gold Coast will not be fined for his efforts. https://www.abc.net.au/news/2020-05-21/django-avoids-fine-over-baby-whale-rescue/12272124 no fine once again Gordie goes of half cocked and embarresses himself ;D Is it embarrassing that you can't spell embarrasses? ABC just reported what he said. A recreational diver who freed a young whale caught in shark nets off the Gold Coast on Tuesday says he was instantly fined for his trouble,

the ABC also reported in your link that according to the fisheries minister he hdadn't been fined yet as an investigation was still ongoing ...

but you couldn't help yourself, you had to embarrass yourself   ;D ;D

Captain Nemo wrote on May 22^nd, 2020 at 1:32pm:

IMHO it would have been impossible to free the whale without damaging the net.

if the whale had dived while he was trying to cut it free he could have found himself in a spot of bother.