More than 150 whales are stranded off coast of Tasmania

More than 150 false killer whales stranded on a beach in Australia's Tasmania state
The inaccessibility of the beach, ocean conditions and challenges to getting specialist equipment to the remote area have complicated the response.
Authorities attempt to save 90 whales still alive and stranded on Tasmanian beach
Authorities are racing against time to save 90 false killer whales that remain alive after becoming stranded on a beach in Tasmania's far north-west. Tasmania's Department of Natural Resources and Environment confirmed earlier today that 157 of the whales had been stranded on a beach near Arthur River.
Dozens of false killer whales stranded on remote Australian beach
More than 150 false killer whales have been stranded on an isolated beach in the Australian state of Tasmania, with rescue crews trying to save the majority of the large dolphins that survived the ordeal,
Over 150 false killer whales stranded on beach in Australian island state
More than 150 false killer whales have become stranded on a beach on the Australian island state of Tasmania. The Tasmanian Department of Natural Resources and Environment on Wednesday morning confirmed the mass stranding of 157 false killer whales in the state's far northwest,
Over 150 Dolphins Found On A Remote Beach In Australia, At Least 90 Alive
Dozens of dolphins have died after a pod of more than 150 stranded on a remote beach in Australia's southern island of Tasmania, environment officials said Wednesday.
Authorities confirm 157 false killer whales stranded on Tasmanian beach
More than 150 whales are stranded on a remote beach near Arthur River in Tasmania. Department of Natural Resources and Environment Tasmania said a group of 157 false killer whales had become stranded on Wednesday morning, with initial observations showing 136 were still alive.
‘Absolutely horrific’: 157 false killer whales stranded on remote Tasmanian beach
An inaccessible site, difficult ocean conditions and a bushfire are complicating efforts to save 136 false killer whales stranded on a remote Tasmanian beach.
Race to save whales in Australia mass stranding
Rescuers are rushing to save more than 150 whales which have been stranded on a remote Australian beach. Tasmania's Department of Natural Resources and Environment said 157 false killer whales had beached near Arthur River,
More than 150 whales are stranded off the coast of Tasmania
The animals appear to be false killer whales, according to Tasmania’s Department of Natural Resources and Environment.
Pod of 157 dolphins stranded on remote Australian beach
Dozens of dolphins have died after a pod of more than 150 stranded on a remote beach in Australia's southern island of Tasmania, environment officials said Wednesday.It is reasonably common for pods of false killer whales to strand themselves on Australia's beaches.
Australia: 157 dolphins found stranded on Tasmanian beach
The dolphins or false killer whales were found on an isolated beach in northwest Tasmania. About 136 are alive, but authorities say it will be a challenge to refloat them.
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