China News Service, September 22, reported that a large-scale whale stranding occurred on the west coast of Tasmania, Australia.
On the 22nd local time, rescuers successfully rescued 25 stranded whales.
It is said that 90 of the 270 stranded whales have unfortunately died so far.
Aerial video shows that in Port Macquarie, about 200 kilometers northwest of Hobart, the capital of Tasmania, a large number of whales are trapped on a wide sandbar, and some whales are struggling in slightly deeper water.
The profile picture shows a stranded whale.
According to reports, due to the size of the trapped whale, rescuers had to use a sling to move it to deeper waters.
More than 60 people, including local fishermen and volunteers, participated in the rescue work.
Wildlife biologist Chris Carlione said, “Some whales are semi-floating, so it’s not too difficult to re-float those animals closer to the deep water, just a little push by a professional in the water. "
Park and Wildlife Service Manager Deka said, "We have successfully rescued a handful of whales. They have returned to the sea and are now expanding this practice."
According to the report, although whale strandings often occur in Tasmania, such a large number of whales are trapped and have not been seen there for more than a decade.
Since these whales can only be approached by boat, there are limited rescuers who can approach them.
Carion said that many stranded whales should be rescued, but the rescue operation may last for several days due to bad weather and other reasons.
Carleon said that rescuers will first classify these whales according to their status, and give priority to rescue whales that are easier to reach and in better conditions.