More than 150 false killer whales have stranded on a remote Tasmanian beach, with only 90 confirmed alive by marine officials. Complications arise from inaccessibility and ocean conditions hindering rescue operations. Authorities are unsure if any whales can be refloated safely due to the challenging surf. This incident marks the first major stranding of false killer whales in Tasmania since 1974, traditionally known for pilot whale strandings. Examinations of carcasses may provide insights into reasons behind this event.
To try to refloat the animals directly back into that surf would be challenging and then of course that would also present some enormous safety risks for our staff and personnel.
We've got our experts on site now that are doing ... all that they can to determine what methodology will be implemented to try and find a suitable and humane response to this particular very challenging incident.
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