At least 380 whales are dead in one of the largest mass strandings on record globally and the biggest in Australia’s history
Whale rescuers at one of the world’s largest stranding events on Tasmania’s west coast have now released 70 into the ocean, with only 20 of the 470 marine mammals now well enough to be rescued.
Vets at the scene in Macquarie Harbour have recommended four of the long-finned pilot whales be euthanised. The task was being carried out on Thursday morning.
Continue reading…At least 380 whales are dead in one of the largest mass strandings on record globally and the biggest in Australia’s historyWhale rescuers at one of the world’s largest stranding events on Tasmania’s west coast have now released 70 into the ocean, with only 20 of the 470 marine mammals now well enough to be rescued.Vets at the scene in Macquarie Harbour have recommended four of the long-finned pilot whales be euthanised. The task was being carried out on Thursday morning. Continue reading…