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Whale hunt update

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The Makah hunters rested yesterday. According to Makah Whaling Commission President Keith Johnson, they may stay on land today due to choppy waters. Protesters plan to be on the water today.

Erin Abbott, arrested last week for violating the 500-yard exclusion zone around the hunt is due to be arraigned today in a US District Court in Tacoma, Washington. If convicted, she faces a 6 year prison sentence and a $250,000 fine.

Staff and news wires contributed to this report.