Over 150 whales become stranded on isolated Australian shore
Over 60 false killer whales have perished and authorities are working to rescue dozens more following a mass stranding on a remote Australian beach.
Tasmania’s Department of Natural Resources and Environment reported that a pod of 157 had beached near Arthur River, in the island’s north west.
Around 90 of the animals – including juveniles as per witnesses – are still alive, with conservation experts and veterinarians on site assessing if any can be released back into the sea.
Tasmania has witnessed several mass whale strandings in recent years – with the worst-ever incident occurring in 2020 – but false killer whales haven’t experienced a mass stranding there in more than 50 years.
BBC
Over 60 false killer whales have died in a mass stranding on a remote Australian beach. A pod of 157 beached near Arthur River in Tasmania, with about 90 still alive, including juveniles. Conservation experts and veterinarians are on site evaluating if any can be returned to the sea. Tasmania has recently experienced several mass whale strandings, but this is the first time in over 50 years that false killer whales have mass stranded. Authorities are working to save the remaining whales and prevent further deaths in this tragic event.
