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Offline nichola

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« Reply #1410 on: July 03, 2010, 08:13:10 AM »
Videos are now on Facebook - still working on the photos

http://www.facebook.com/?sk=messages&ref=mb#!/group.php?gid=358308272654&ref=ts



Offline janet.kirsopp

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« Reply #1411 on: July 03, 2010, 08:20:02 AM »
I know this was a great protest, but there was a big sign up saying 'We are open', has anyone been montoring whether they have had any customers?

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« Reply #1412 on: July 03, 2010, 08:27:23 AM »
Sadly yes. We witnessed a family of four in the pool with Tom and Micha.
We have photos of the Russian operating and have made statements to the relevant authorities through Þule.

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« Reply #1413 on: July 03, 2010, 09:04:13 AM »
Hopefully, after the protest march yesterday, the tourists will think twice before going to 'swim'

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« Reply #1414 on: July 03, 2010, 09:07:39 AM »
One dolphin angel had to hang up her wings for the day, inspite of the encouragement from colleagues that nothing would happen to her, a promise had been given to the jandarma not to return, and so with much regret she missed one of the most moving higlights of the campaign.

You all acted with such dignity,in such numbers,for a legally held march, which at the start of the campaign we would not have dreamed possible.

Because of the ever growing vocal support,concern and condemnation from you all around the world, incacerating wonderful, intelligent mammals for profit and so called entertainment WILL CEASE!!

Not only will our local authorities now be having meetings to discuss this issue, but rest assured, after this show of feeling, other authorities who give sanctuary to these hell holes, will be also taking notice.

Misha and Toms campaign will not stop with Hisaronu.
Others in Turkey will follow our lead, and realise that they too can protest about the dolphinarium prisons in their back yards.


Our campaign must continue it does not end with a protest march.
There are two dolphins still held in a tiny concrete tank!


There are ongoing activities and negotiations taking place to secure the release of Misha and Tom and all legitimate fundraising and donations are being used to support these activity.

Please check the Animal Aid section of the forum as every single lira will help towards the release and rehabilitation and or relocation of Misha and Tom in the sea where they belong.

I can only try to express my admiration for such amazing supporters,
without you all, nothing is possible.

We will do our utmost to realise the aim of rehabilitation and release, and then with  a ripple in the pond effect, and your continued support, this may include a far greater number of dolphins in Turkey than Misha and Tom!!


Now wouldnt that be something!
« Last Edit: July 03, 2010, 10:10:04 AM by Dolphin Angels »

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« Reply #1415 on: July 03, 2010, 14:09:14 PM »
This also on facebook Land of Lights
http://www.landoflights.net/local-news
« Last Edit: July 03, 2010, 14:20:01 PM by Julesp »

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« Reply #1416 on: July 03, 2010, 14:58:11 PM »
turkeytourism@redmintcomms.co.uk
This company are involved with promoting Turkey.

I wrote to them a few days ago to tell them we love Turkey but do not need Dolphinariums.
I called for a Ban on Dolphinariums and told them they would be better with rehab unit and an educational facility to free all captive dolphins.

Today I sent the protest video to them to undeline what I had said previously.
I informed them that Croatia has banned Dolhinariums.
Also told them I would LIKE to visit Croatia but I LOVE to visit Turkey
 
Start sending your emails

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« Reply #1417 on: July 03, 2010, 16:40:56 PM »
CNN Turk is today repeatedly showing the protest march on their news programmes with excellent shots of large crowds and featuring many of those amongst us...

http://video.cnnturk.com/2010/haber/7/3/yunuslara-ozgurluk-icin-yuruduler

http://video.cnnturk.com/2010/haber/6/21/hisaronunun-travma-geciren-yunuslari
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« Reply #1418 on: July 03, 2010, 16:45:54 PM »
Misha & Tom must be getting nearer to the gate now!!!

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« Reply #1419 on: July 03, 2010, 18:04:44 PM »
Is it just me or are the dolphins trying to get away from the guy in the pool.
To me it looks as if he tried to catch a fin and the dolphin dived downwards.  They were also swimming away from him.




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