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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Via AP news wire

Some 230 whales beached in Tasmania; rescue efforts underway

Department of Natural Resources and Environment Tasmania

About 230 whales have been stranded on Tasmania’s west coast, just days after 14 sperm whales were found beached on an island off the southeastern coast.

The pod, which is stranded on Ocean Beach, appear to be pilot whales and at least half are presumed to still be alive, the Department of Natural Resources and Environment Tasmania said Wednesday.

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