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'Police officers brought us to the plane': A Vaudois woman recounts her expulsion from Iceland after participating in a Paul Watson mission against whale hunting

From Le Temps · () French

Translated from French, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • A Swiss woman recounts her expulsion from Iceland after participating in a Sea Shepherd mission against whaling.
  • The vessel "Bandero" was held for 19 days in Reykjavik harbor before being towed to Akranes.
  • Captain Nick expressed uncertainty about the reception in Akranes, a town with ties to whaling.

A Swiss woman has detailed her expulsion from Iceland following her involvement with a Sea Shepherd mission targeting whale hunting. The vessel "Bandero," operated by the Captain Paul Watson Foundation, was detained by Icelandic coast guards for 19 days in Reykjavik harbor.

While a banner reading "Stop whaling" was displayed, a secondary message "Free Bandero" was added. The ship, associated with animal rights activist Paul Watson, founder of Sea Shepherd, was eventually moved and departed the capital. However, the saga is not entirely over.

For the moment, I have no news concerning the release of our boat.

— Captain NickSpeaking about the vessel's situation as it was being towed to a different port.

Captain Nick stated he had no news regarding the boat's release as the "Bandero" was being towed to Akranes, a port further north. He noted that Akranes has connections to and favors whaling, expressing uncertainty about the welcome they might receive there.

Sea Shepherd, an organization known for its direct action against whaling and other marine conservation issues, often faces opposition and criticism, with detractors labeling Watson an "ecoterrorist."

Akranes is a town that maintains ties with whaling and is favorable to it. It remains to be seen what welcome we will receive.

— Captain NickExpressing uncertainty about the reception of the Sea Shepherd vessel in its new port.
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Originally published by Le Temps in French. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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