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Jan 25, 2021 · In late September 1988, three gray whales became trapped in the sea ice just off Point Barrow. Local attempts to free the whales quickly became national news that captured the attention of millions, including President Ronald Reagan, pop legend Michael Jackson – and elementary-schooler Leigh Torres.
Oct 29, 1988 · Two California gray whales trapped for three weeks by Arctic ice finally swam to freedom Friday, ending a million-dollar rescue effort watched around the world.
Jan 27, 2012 · The technical objective was breaking through five miles (8km) of ice between the whales and the open leads in the ocean.
On Oct. 7, 1988, Barrow whalers had authority to strike three bowheads for that fall's hunt. Roy Ahmaogak was spending that Friday afternoon peering at distant open water from a tall offshore...
Feb 13, 2012 · Hardly anyone is unaware of the plight of the three gray whales that were stranded under the ice near Barrow, Alaska, in 1988 -- especially since the release of a new movie, ‘ Big Miracle,’...
May 19, 2024 · In early February 1985, the authorities called Moskva to break a channel through the ice pack and free the trapped belugas. Moskva raced against time and dropping temperatures to reach the whales before they ran out of breathing pools or starved to death.
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Feb 7, 2012 · Almost 25 years ago, the world's attention was rapt on three gray whales stranded by encroaching sea ice off the coast of Alaska and the effort to free them.
