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Nov. 11, 1965 - Whale hunt in the Thames; The first recorded whale hunt in hthe River Thames was halted yesterday by river policemen, George Tirkle. From a police launch off Tilbury Docks he boarded the boat which had been hunting the pilot whales first seen in the Thames a fortnight ago( although at first they were thought to be porpoise)He said These whales dead or alive, are the, of the ports by laws, fobidding the killing capturing catching trapping of any animals in the area. The whale hunter was John Sadler 30 year old professional diver and dolphin trainer. He was working for Billy Smart, the circus man, who wants a whale for his marine zoo. Sitting on a wooden plank over the bows of the Whaler, Mr. Sadler tried three times to capture a whale with a nylon lasso. He would like to go on trying. Last night, Billy Smart's son, Ronnie, said: I have not abandoned hope yet. I shall go to the highest authority'. Photo Shows Sitting on a wooden plank over the bows of the Whaler, Mr. Sadler (seen here) tried three times to capture a whale with a nylon lasso
