Feds Uphold Listing Belugas as "Endangered"

State of Alaska argues that Beluga population recovering; U.S. District Court says no noticeable recovery at all

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By KTVA CBS 11

Story Created: Nov 21, 2011 at 3:58 PM AKDT

Story Updated: Nov 21, 2011 at 3:58 PM AKDT

A federal judge ruled that Cook Inlet Beluga whales will stay on the endangered list, in response to the State of Alaska’s lawsuit to overturn the listing.

CBS 11’s Heather Hintze will have reactions from both sides on CBS 11 News at 5 and 6.

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