Whale Rescuers Put Watering Can on eBay

Whale Rescuers Put Watering Can on eBay: "Whale Rescuers Put Watering Can on eBay

By JENNIFER QUINN
The Associated Press
Monday, January 23, 2006; 3:01 PM

LONDON -- The whale's would-be rescuers call it a 'symbol of hope,' but really it's a small, bright red plastic watering can of the sort usually favored by gardeners.

On Monday, the can _ which was used to moisten the skin of a northern bottlenose whale that became stranded in the River Thames and then died _ was put up for auction on eBay. All the profits go to the British Divers Marine Life Rescue, the all-volunteer charity organization that attempted the rescue.


Bids began at $9 but by the end of the day had surpassed $10,000. The auction will last 10 days, ending Feb. 1."