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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
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Taz Ali

Mystery as 26 killer whales wash up dead on beach and scientists don’t know why

Specialists examine the orcas founded stranded in San Sebastián Bay in Argentina's Tierra del Fuego province - (Courtesy of the IMMA Project.)

A team of marine biologists are investigating the mysterious mass stranding of orcas in Argentina, after 26 killer whales were found on the beach with no signs of injury or trauma.

Specialists at the National Scientific and Technical Research Council (CONICET) and the Southern Centre for Scientific Investigation (CADIC) were notified of two ecotype D orcas found in San Sebastián Bay, in the Tierra del Fuego province, in September.

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