False killer whales stranded in Australia are expected to be euthanized after unsuccessful rescue mission
More than 150 false killer whales have washed up on the coast of the Australian island state of Tasmania, with none of them expected to survive, officials said.
More than 150 false killer whales have washed up on the coast of the Australian island state of Tasmania, with none of them expected to survive, officials said Wednesday.
The 157 whales were found Tuesday afternoon on a remote beach near Arthur River on Tasmania’s northwest coast. By Wednesday afternoon, only 90 appeared to still be alive, The Associated Press reported, citing the Department of Natural Resources and Environment Tasmania.
Officials said rescue efforts had been hindered by poor conditions and that similar weather was expected for at least the next two days.
Aerial images show the pod of 157 false killer whales stranded on a remote beach in Tasmania.Ted Aljibe / AFP - Getty Images“We have been out in the water this morning and have relocated and attempted to refloat two whales, but didn’t have success as the ocean conditions weren’t allowing the animals to get past the break,” incident controller Shelley Graham said in a department statement. “The animals are continuously restranding.”
The remaining live whales are expected to be euthanized.
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