A Humpback Whale which has been spotted in Cornwall for the past few months had to be rescued this afternoon after it was spotted in distress just near Newlyn.

The whale, which was identified as ‘Ivy’ by Marine Discovery Penzance – a wildlife-watching tour boat - has recently been seen in Porthleven and other locations across the Cornish coast for several months.

However, this afternoon, the whale was discovered by Marine Discovery Penzance entangled in lobster pot lines with two drawn tightly across its back and another wrapped around its tail stock which had caused a nasty wound.