Australian Australian wildlife officials begin disposal Hundreds of dead whales Following one of the biggest on Saturday Mass stranding events Globally. They have officially ended rescue efforts, believing that no one is left.
Defense experts and trained volunteers were able to rescue 108 of the approximately 470 long-striped pilot whales found on a remote sandy shore in Macquarie Query Harbor, Tasmania, on Monday. Defenders have spent the last five days in the demonstration Dangerous rescue missions Between unpredictable situations to save as many animals as possible.
Marine Conservation Program Wildlife Biologist Dr. Chris Carlyon said in a statement that rescuers worked to rescue the whales. “We banned only one whale overnight, which is a good result after 20 whales were released yesterday,” Carlian said.
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Tasmanian Prime Minister Peter Gutwen said in a statement that each whale has an incredible result given the complex conditions and that the response is a testament to the tedious and skillful work the team has done. “At times like this, Tasmanians come together to react as quickly and compassionately as possible.”
Authorities have so far disposed of 15 whales at sea to test the disposal method, said Rob Buck, accident controller and manager of parks and wildlife services. It is expected that it will take several days to complete the work depending on wind, tide and other conditions.
In an effort to keep sharks and other marine life in one place apart, whale carcasses are being separated into pods and shut off by rapid water.
“Storage and disposal is being carried out with the help of aquaculture companies, whose equipment and skills at the port are essential for a timely and effective outcome,” Buck said.
Matthew Newton, for the Department of Primary Industry, Water and Environment
“We know people are hard to see from a distance and thank the community for letting our teams focus on the critical work needed to respond,” Buck said.
Officials expect an overwhelming social whale that was eventually rescued to “re-group” and recover from the traumatic event.
While mass whale strands are found relatively frequently in Tasmania, such a large group has not been seen in the area for more than a decade. The reasons are unknown – however, some researchers have suggested that the whale may have gotten off track after eating near the shore or following one or two stray whales.
Officials said whales could be found in the surrounding areas in the coming days, and asked locals to report sightings.
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