Over 200 whales dead and 32 rescued after washing ashore in Australia Posted by Olerato Ramafsi on 23 September 2022 After a week of heavy labour, a team of rescue officials managed to save 32 pilot whales from a mass stranding in Australia. Over 200 whales have been reported dead and many are yet to be saved. The stranded pod was discovered on Wednesday 21 September by Tasmanian Wildlife officials who reported that most of them were alive during the finding. The general public was informed that in order to help the rescue, proper protocols needed to be followed. Curious onlookers were told to stay away from already dead carcasses because the whales are a protected species. Pilot whales are known for large-scale strandings and the reason remains unknown. Kris Carlyon from the Department of Natural Resources and Environment Tasmania further confirmed that rescue missions are still underway. ‘What we will be attempting to do is move them via vessel into deep, clear water so that they can survive,’ she commented. Despite many keen volunteers, authorities have said that the rescue work should rather be left to the experts. Picture: Getaway Magazine Gallery READ ALSO: Two alleged poachers appear in court on World Rhino Day Related Posts Critically endangered frog species named after South African scientist 24 April 2023 A newly discovered species of frog from southern Madagascar has been named Blommersia dupreezi in... read more India’s tiger population tops 3 000 10 April 2023 One Blue Heart zero-waste dinner raises funds for turtle conservation 20 February 2023 The One Blue Heart is a zero-waste dinner that showcases art, fashion and food in... read more PREV ARTICLE NEXT ARTICLE
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