Dozens of Pilot Whales Stranded at Remote New Zealand Beach

1 week agoLast Updated: February 23, 2021

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3:00PM February 23, 2021

Volunteers worked to save dozens of pilot whales stranded at a remote beach in New Zealand, on Monday, February 22. Environmental organisation Project Jonah reported 49 pilot whales were stranded at Farewell Spit, while nine had perished. This video shows volunteers assisting the whales at low tide. The animals are heard ‘whistling’ while covered in damp cloths in an attempt to keep them alive. On February 23 Project Jonah announced that the remaining pod had refloated offshore and was being monitored by government officials. Credit: seaviewtherapeuticsnz via Storyful

Volunteers labored to avoid wasting dozens of pilot whales stranded at a distant seaside in New Zealand, on Monday, February 22. Environmental organisation Project Jonah reported 49 pilot whales have been stranded at Farewell Spit, whereas 9 had perished. This video exhibits volunteers helping the whales at low tide. The animals are heard ‘whistling’ whereas lined in damp cloths in an try and preserve them alive. On February 23 Project Jonah introduced that the remaining pod had refloated offshore and was being monitored by authorities officers. Credit: seaviewtherapeuticsnz by way of Storyful