Officials to euthanise 90 whales stranded on beach in remote north-western Tasmania

19/02/2025 05:12 The Guardian

Attempt to refloat false killer whales was unsuccessful, forcing wildlife authorities to make difficult decision for safety and ‘welfare reasons’Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastTasmanian authorities plan to euthanise 90 surviving false killer whales in a group of 157 animals that have stranded on a beach near Arthur River, on the state’s remote north-west coast.Marine conservation experts including wildlife veterinarians arrived at the site on Wednesday morning, confirming 90 animals were still alive.Sign up for Guardian Australia’s breaking news email Continue reading...

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