Authorities trying to free whale entangled off Port Kembla

Authorities are working to free a whale entangled near Port Kembla, south of Sydney.

Marine Rescue NSW volunteers are assisting NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service off Five Islands on Saturday.

Marine Rescue NSW volunteers are helping to free the whale.Credit: Marine Rescue NSW

Marine Rescue NSW inspector Glenn Sullivan said a private vessel is currently monitoring the whale.

“We’ve got a good window of opportunity to assist with the disentanglement operation because the weather conditions are favourable,” he said.

It comes as many holidaymakers along the east coast of Australia will hope to catch a glimpse of the 40,000 to 50,000 humpback whales expected to pass this migration season.

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