A dramatic operation to save the lives of more than 100 pilot whales ended in partial success on Thursday after wildlife officials managed to return most of the stranded animals to sea.
Rescue teams rushed to the beach located in the coastal town of Dunsborough, south of Perth, to tend to the whales. It was an “overwhelming sight,” said Ian Wiese, Chair of Geographe Marine Research group, who was involved in the rescue operation on Thursday. “You can see how closely packed the whales were. I’ve managed before but nothing ever of this size,” Wiese told CNN.
” Groups of locals and wildlife officials worked together to hold the animals upright and “keep their blowholes clear,” Wiese said. Also present were wildlife officials from the DPAW, as well as experienced veterinarians, trying to save as many whales as possible. Like other whale species, pilot whales are highly sociable often looking out for each other especially if a member of the pod falls sick or is injured. “The remaining whales will play this amazing supportive role,” Wiese said.
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