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Harbor Porpoise Flies to New York for Care
For Immediate Release
Date: February 27, 2008
Contact: Robert DiGiovanni, Jr.,
Foundation Director/Senior Biologist
631-369-9840
rdigiovanni@riverheadfoundation.org
Harbor Porpoise Flies to New York for Care
The Riverhead Foundation for Marine Research and Preservation is expecting a new patient...a harbor porpoise today at approximately 1:30 pm. The harbor porpoise will be flown into Gabrieski Airport in Westhampton, New York by the United States Coast Guard Auxiliary from Virginia Beach, Virginia. Community support is vital to the success of operating this rescue.
The young male is estimated to be about a year old and weighs about 45 pounds. This porpoise was rescued on Tuesday, February 26, 2008, from the Outer Banks in North Carolina. Prognosis for the porpoise is listed as critical pending results from laboratory tests and physical examination after his arrival to the Riverhead Foundation’s hospital facility. Contact the Riverhead Foundation for updates on the porpoise, B-roll video footage and to schedule an interview with Robert DiGiovanni, Jr.
Currently we have ten seals and eight sea turtles in our hospital…How Can You Help?
*You can sponsor the porpoise by calling (631) 369-9840, and donating today
*Patrol the beaches for sick & injured marine mammals and sea turtles
*Report any sightings of healthy animals to (631) 369-9840 ext. 15 or
sightings@riverheadfoundation.org
*Purchase Tickets to our 8th Annual Oceans of Hope on Saturday, March 8, 2008
*Adopt a dolphin, whale, seal or sea turtle
*Make a donation (Monetary or In-Kind)
*Tell your friends & family
The Riverhead Foundation for Marine Research and Preservation is a 501 (c) (3) not for profit organization that operates the Marine Mammal and Sea Turtle Rescue Program in New York State. Last year the Riverhead Foundation for Marine Research and Preservation responded to more than 200 marine mammals and sea turtles. For information about the Riverhead Foundation, its events and programs, please visit us on the web at www.riverheadfoundation.org.
467 East Main Street, Riverhead, NY 11901
Phone: 631-369-9840 Fax: 631-369-9826 Rescue Hotline: 631-369-9829
www.riverheadfoundation.
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