US EditionFour whales dead, one saved after mass stranding on WA coast
- Seven false killer whales stranded on Monday afternoon at House Beach near Bremer Bay, Western Australia, drawing an urgent response.
- Wildlife authorities from DBCA responded to the whale stranding by dispatching personnel to evaluate the situation and coordinate the necessary actions.
- Four whales died overnight, three remained alive, and authorities fear the whales might attract sharks close to the shore, prompting a shark warning.
- Marine biologist Pia Markovic explained that a sick matriarch likely led the group ashore, and euthanasia is considered the most humane option for the surviving whales.
- The event highlights ongoing challenges in whale strandings on Western Australia's southern coast and underscores the need for continued wildlife management and public caution.
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4 false killer whales found dead, 3 stranded off Western Australia beach
Four false killer whales have died and three more remain stranded off a beach in Western Australia. The Department of Biodiversity Conservation and Attractions (DBCA) received a report of seven false killer whales about 20 metres off House Beach, a remote 150 metre-long stretch of sand about 12km east of Bremer Bay and about 540km south-east of Perth. Staff journeyed to the location to assess the situation and confirmed that four of the whales …
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