MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — Up to 160 long-finned pilot whales beached on the western Australian coast Thursday and at least 26 died before wildlife authorities could begin a rescue attempt, officials said.
A team of wildlife officers, marine scientists and veterinarians had reached the scene at Toby’s Inlet near the tourist town of Dunsborough, the Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions said in a statement.
The stranded whales were from four pods spread across 500 meters (1,640 feet) of shore, the department said.
An additional 20 whales were in a pod about 1.5 kilometer (almost a mile) offshore and 110 whales formed a pod closer to the beach, it said.
“Our team is making every effort to safely respond and keep volunteers and staff safe, while also acting in the best interests of the whales,” the statement sad.
“Our team is assessing the conditions of the whales that have stranded on the beach. Our teams on the water are trying to keep the animals together and away from the beach,” the statement added.
Related articles:
Related suggestion:
Donald Trump calls Joe Biden weak on antisemitism, ignoring his own rhetoricBoeing calls off Starliner launch due to rocket issueFormer Alabama star player, athletic director Hootie Ingram dies at age 90China's trade with other BRICS members up 11.3 pct in Q1Nonprofit Chicago production house Invisible Institute wins 2 Pulitzer PrizesSuspect in custody after video recorded him appearing to steal a police vehicle amid gunfireBiden bows to pressure from antiDodgers place Kelly on injured list. Buehler activated to make first start in 2 yearsNonprofit Chicago production house Invisible Institute wins 2 Pulitzer PrizesThe family of Irvo Otieno criticizes move to withdraw murder charges against 5 deputies
2.5086s , 6498.328125 kb
Copyright © 2024 Powered by Officials say up to 160 pilot whales beached on western Australian coast and at least 26 have died ,Global Gleam news portal