It was one of the largest mass beachings recorded in New Zealand, where strandings are relatively common, Department of Conservation said.
More than 400 whales were stranded on a New Zealand beach Friday, with most of them dying quickly as frustrated volunteers desperately raced to save the survivors. (Photo: AP)- The volunteers at the beach were also advised to be wary of the thrashing tails and fins of the distressed whales, which can weigh up to two tonnes. (Photo: AP)
- About 70 percent had perished by the time wildlife officers reached the remote location and about 500 volunteers pitched in to get the remaining whales offshore. (Photo: Instagram)
- Andrew Lamason, the department's regional manager, said 416 pilot whales swam ashore at Farewell Spit in the Golden Bay region, on the northern tip of South Island. (Photo: Instagram)
- It was one of the largest mass beachings recorded in New Zealand, where strandings are relatively common. (Photo: AFP)
More than 400 whales were stranded on a New Zealand beach Friday, with most of them dying quickly as frustrated volunteers desperately raced to save the survivors. (Photo: AP)
It was one of the largest mass beachings recorded in New Zealand, where strandings are relatively common, Department of Conservation said.
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