More than 30 pilot whales that stranded themselves on a beach in New Zealand were successfully returned to the ocean with the help of conservation workers and local residents. Four of the whales unfortunately died, while the rest were safely refloated and monitored to prevent re-stranding.
WELLINGTON, New Zealand — More than 30 pilot whales that stranded themselves on a beach in New Zealand were safely returned to the ocean after conservation workers and residents helped to refloat them by lifting them on sheets. Four of the pilot whales died, New Zealand ’s conservation agency said.
A team was monitoring Ruakākā Beach near the city of Whangārei in New Zealand’s north on Monday to ensure there were no signs of the whales saved Sunday stranding again, the Department of Conservation told The Associated Press. The agency praised as “incredible” the efforts made by hundreds of people to help save the foundering pod.
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