Some 160 long-finned whales have become stranded on the western Australian coast, with at least 26 confirmed dead.
Wildlife authorities have begun a rescue attempt after marine scientists and veterinarians reached the scene at Toby's Inlet near the tourist town of Dunsborough on Thursday.The stranded whales were from four pods spread across 1,640 feet of shore, the Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions said in a statement.An additional 20 whales were in a pod almost a mile offshore and 110 whales formed a pod closer to the beach.The statement said: "Our team is making every effort to safely respond and keep volunteers and staff safe, while also acting in the best interests of the whales.”
