More than 150 false killer whales are stranded on a remote beach on Australia’s island state of Tasmania. Officials say marine experts including veterinarians are at the scene on Wednesday near Arthur River on Tasmania’s northwest coast. Of the 157 beached whales, 136 appeared to still be alive. The inaccessibility of the beach, ocean conditions and challenges to getting specialist equipment to the remote area were complicating a response. Authorities have not yet requested public help to rescue the whales. A local resident said her son had discovered the stranded whales around midnight while fishing for shark. More than 150 false killer whales are stranded on a remote beach on Australia’s island state of Tasmania. Officials say marine experts including veterinarians are at the scene on Wednesday near Arthur River on Tasmania’s northwest coast. Of the 157 beached whales, 136 appeared to still be alive. The inaccessibility of the beach, ocean conditions and challenges to getting specialist equipment to the remote area were complicating a response. Authorities have not yet requested public help to rescue the whales. A local resident said her son had discovered the stranded whales around midnight while fishing for shark. AP Technology and Science
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