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SYDNEY
Rescuers on Saturday confirmed they have saved a total of 108 long-finned pilot whales involved in Australia’s largest mass stranding on Tasmania’s west coast. Rescuers believe there are no more live whales in the harbour, after an estimated 470 whales became stranded this week. Authorities have revised the number of dead whales down to 350.
Marine Conservation Program biologist Kris Carlyon said on Saturday only one whale had restranded itself on Friday night, which was considered a success given 20 were rescued that day.
On Monday, around 270 whales were discovered at three sites in Macquarie Harbour. One-third were already dead before rescue efforts could begin. A further 200 dead whales were spotted on Wednesday morning some 7-10 kilometres from the original site.
SYDNEY
Rescuers on Saturday confirmed they have saved a total of 108 long-finned pilot whales involved in Australia’s largest mass stranding on Tasmania’s west coast. Rescuers believe there are no more live whales in the harbour, after an estimated 470 whales became stranded this week. Authorities have revised the number of dead whales down to 350.
Marine Conservation Program biologist Kris Carlyon said on Saturday only one whale had restranded itself on Friday night, which was considered a success given 20 were rescued that day.
On Monday, around 270 whales were discovered at three sites in Macquarie Harbour. One-third were already dead before rescue efforts could begin. A further 200 dead whales were spotted on Wednesday morning some 7-10 kilometres from the original site.
