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New Zealand Whales Rebeach After Rescue Attempt
9 Jan
Summary
- Fifteen whales restranded and six died after a mass stranding.
- Volunteers are working to keep surviving whales cool until high tide.
- Farewell Spit is a remote location known for frequent whale strandings.
In a distressing turn of events on New Zealand's South Island, fifteen whales have restranded and six have died after an earlier mass stranding at Farewell Spit. Conservation teams are working tirelessly to assist the surviving animals, focusing on keeping them hydrated and cool as they await the afternoon high tide for another refloating attempt.
Farewell Spit, a long and remote sandbar, has unfortunately become a frequent site for whale strandings. The challenging environment and lack of facilities complicate rescue operations. Volunteers are facing renewed difficulties as the whales have re-beached along the high-tide line, intensifying the complexity of the situation.
Earlier on Thursday, 55 whales were stranded in two separate locations at Farewell Spit. While most of those whales were successfully refloated, the current situation highlights the perilous nature of these events. Teams continue to monitor beaches in the surrounding Golden Bay area for any further signs of stranded marine life.
