A whale in the shallow water of the River Thames is like a human lost in the heat of the Sahara desert.

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It was a valiant attempt, and they did their best.

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I am very concerned for the safety of this animal at the moment, particularly if boat traffic increases in the river.

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The guys out there are the best there we've got. But they have to make the hardest decision in the world now: Whether it's safe to move it or take the most humane option, which is euthanasia.

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