Two returned to the sea and one remained

3 humpback whales get lost and reach a river in Australia

Whales are spotted in the Aligheter River East River in Kakadu National Park.

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Three humpback whales, a type of whale that usually goes to Antarctica during this period of the year, lost their course and ended up in a crocodile-infested river in northern Australia.

Scientists believe that two whales were first seen in the Aligheter River East River in Kakadu National Park in an earlier period, and returned to the sea, according to what was revealed by the park administration.

The authorities are still watching a whale - at least - spotted in the river yesterday, according to Fitch Moel, one of the park officials.

Moyle revealed that "the most likely hypothesis is that the whales were returning to the south and lost their course," noting that "it is difficult to know if there is one or two whales," especially since the brown waters make it difficult to recognize the animal.

It is not the first time that whales have been spotted off the coast of Northern Territory in Australia, but it is the first time that these mammals have been believed to have been found in a tropical river in this large World Heritage-listed nature reserve, according to Moyle.

The park authorities imposed a partial ban in the area to protect the boat passengers who are not familiar with the developments and whales, if they are still present, noting that the length of the whale may reach 16 meters, and its weight may reach 30 tons.

Saltwater crocodiles themselves do not pose a threat to whales due to their size, but the problem is - according to Moyle - that the whale is stuck in a remote area that is difficult to reach to save it.

"All we want is for us to take a helicopter tomorrow and wave goodbye to it," the official said.

Park authorities have imposed a partial ban in the area to protect boat riders who are not familiar with the whales.

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