'Operation Humpback' taught lessons on rare whales
 

'Operation Humpback' taught lessons on rare whales
POSTED: 10:20 p.m. EDT, May 31, 2007

Story Highlights
• NEW: Scientists, rescuers ready to declare Operation Humpback a success
• Whales believed to have reached Pacific Ocean
• Mother and calf first spotted May 12; they got as far as 90 miles inland
• Journey gave scientists unique opportunity to study endangered whales