Another juvenile whale shark, locally known as butanding, that had been stranded at the pier of the Philippine National Oil Co. (PNOC) in Mabini town here was set free by government workers and civilian volunteers. Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) Director Asis Perez said the whale shark entered the pier last Thursday and was guided back to the open sea at around 3 p.m. yesterday. Perez said the butanding, which measured seven meters, has been ascertained to be in good condition.

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