As per government sources 90 are still showing signs of life. Marine conservation experts, including wildlife veterinarians have reached the spot.
Rescue operations are underway after 157 false killer whales became stranded near Arthur River, Tasmania, with 90 still showing signs of life.
Marine conservation experts, including wildlife veterinarians, have arrived to assess the situation and coordinate rescue efforts.
The Department of Natural Resources and Environment Tasmania (NRE) said response efforts are being complicated by the site’s inaccessibility and rough ocean conditions.
“Stranding response in this area is complex due to the inaccessibility of the site, ocean conditions and the challenges of getting specialist equipment to the remote area,” the department told The Epoch Times.
The Marine Conservation Program (MCP) and Tasmania Parks and Wildlife Service are working together to determine the best course of action. Authorities noted that if public assistance is needed, an official request will be made.
The department also reminded the public that all whales are protected species, even after death, and it is illegal to interfere with carcasses.
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