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Rescuers Save 4 Stranded Killer Whales In Russia's Kamchatka: Report
A group of Russian rescuers and volunteers have saved four killer whales stranded for hours off the Kamchatka Peninsula in Russia's far east after leading them to deeper waters, the SHOT Telegram channel reported on Wednesday.
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12 Pilot Whales Euthanised After Mass Stranding On Scotland Beach
A dozen whales that survived a mass stranding this week off the northeast coast of Scotland had to be put down, a British marine life rescue charity has said.
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"Difficult Situation": Over 70 Pilot Whales Found Stranded On Scotland Island
Scores of whales washed ashore in a "mass stranding" in Scotland's Orkney archipelago on Thursday, a British marine life rescue charity said.
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Over 100 Pilot Whales Stranded On Australian Beach, Likely To Be Euthanised
Marine biologists raced Thursday to save more than 100 pilot whales after a mass stranding on an Australian beach, with officials fearing many will have to be euthanised.
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Watch: Stranded 30-Tonne Sperm Whale Dies After Washing Up On Australian Beach
After the whale became stranded, many people swam close to it, touching it and taking selfies.
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Baby Blue Whale Washed Ashore Pushed Back Into Sea After 40 Hours In Maharashtra
A 35-foot-long whale calf that was stranded on the coast of Ganpatipule in Maharashtra's Ratnagiri district was on Wednesday pushed back into the sea after 40 hours of efforts, delighting visitors and locals at the tourist spot, officials said.
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Baby Whale Washed Ashore In Maharashtra Pushed Back Into Sea After 40 Hours
A 40-foot baby blue whale is stranded on a shore in Maharashtra, unable to find its way back despite being pushed into the waters by the locals and forest officials.
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Watch: Blue Whale Washes Ashore In Rain-Hit Andhra Pradesh
Local fishermen say it's rare for a blue whale to be stranded on a beach in Andhra Pradesh.
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Nearly 100 Whales Euthanised After Mass Stranding In Western Australia
The pod of 97 long-finned pilot whales gathered in shallow water off Cheynes Beach.
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Rescuers "Optimistic" Stranded Whales Can Survive In Australia
More than 50 pilot whales died after stranding themselves on a beach in Western Australia, but authorities said Wednesday they were "optimistic" that the other 45 whales in the pod could survive.
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51 Whales Dead After Beaching In Australia, Efforts On To Save 46
More than 50 pilot whales have died hours after stranding themselves on a beach in Western Australia, with authorities saying Wednesday they are scrambling to save dozens more.
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Experts Reveal Tragic Reason Behind Death Of 55 Whales On Scottish Beach
A pod of 55 pilot whales have died after they were found washed ashore on a beach in Scotland.
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Mystery As 55 Pilot Whales Dead After Mass Stranding On Scottish Beach
Long-finned pilot whales are one of the largest members of the dolphin family, second in size to the killer whale. According to National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, they measure 19 to 25 feet long and can weigh up to 5,000 pounds.
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Watch: 11 Stranded Pilot Whales Saved In Sri Lanka
Eleven pilot whales were saved on Saturday after they became stranded near the shore on Sri Lanka's west coast in the early hours, wildlife officials told AFP.
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Wounded Whale Washes Ashore, Not Possible To Lift Her Back Into Water
A 7.6-metre (25-foot) whale, wounded but alive, was discovered stranded on a beach in northern France on Monday, authorities said, with experts hoping the rising tide will help the cetacean back on its way.
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Rescuers Save 4 Stranded Killer Whales In Russia's Kamchatka: Report
A group of Russian rescuers and volunteers have saved four killer whales stranded for hours off the Kamchatka Peninsula in Russia's far east after leading them to deeper waters, the SHOT Telegram channel reported on Wednesday.
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12 Pilot Whales Euthanised After Mass Stranding On Scotland Beach
A dozen whales that survived a mass stranding this week off the northeast coast of Scotland had to be put down, a British marine life rescue charity has said.
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"Difficult Situation": Over 70 Pilot Whales Found Stranded On Scotland Island
Scores of whales washed ashore in a "mass stranding" in Scotland's Orkney archipelago on Thursday, a British marine life rescue charity said.
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Over 100 Pilot Whales Stranded On Australian Beach, Likely To Be Euthanised
Marine biologists raced Thursday to save more than 100 pilot whales after a mass stranding on an Australian beach, with officials fearing many will have to be euthanised.
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Watch: Stranded 30-Tonne Sperm Whale Dies After Washing Up On Australian Beach
After the whale became stranded, many people swam close to it, touching it and taking selfies.
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Baby Blue Whale Washed Ashore Pushed Back Into Sea After 40 Hours In Maharashtra
A 35-foot-long whale calf that was stranded on the coast of Ganpatipule in Maharashtra's Ratnagiri district was on Wednesday pushed back into the sea after 40 hours of efforts, delighting visitors and locals at the tourist spot, officials said.
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Baby Whale Washed Ashore In Maharashtra Pushed Back Into Sea After 40 Hours
A 40-foot baby blue whale is stranded on a shore in Maharashtra, unable to find its way back despite being pushed into the waters by the locals and forest officials.
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Watch: Blue Whale Washes Ashore In Rain-Hit Andhra Pradesh
Local fishermen say it's rare for a blue whale to be stranded on a beach in Andhra Pradesh.
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Nearly 100 Whales Euthanised After Mass Stranding In Western Australia
The pod of 97 long-finned pilot whales gathered in shallow water off Cheynes Beach.
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Rescuers "Optimistic" Stranded Whales Can Survive In Australia
More than 50 pilot whales died after stranding themselves on a beach in Western Australia, but authorities said Wednesday they were "optimistic" that the other 45 whales in the pod could survive.
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51 Whales Dead After Beaching In Australia, Efforts On To Save 46
More than 50 pilot whales have died hours after stranding themselves on a beach in Western Australia, with authorities saying Wednesday they are scrambling to save dozens more.
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Experts Reveal Tragic Reason Behind Death Of 55 Whales On Scottish Beach
A pod of 55 pilot whales have died after they were found washed ashore on a beach in Scotland.
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Mystery As 55 Pilot Whales Dead After Mass Stranding On Scottish Beach
Long-finned pilot whales are one of the largest members of the dolphin family, second in size to the killer whale. According to National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, they measure 19 to 25 feet long and can weigh up to 5,000 pounds.
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Watch: 11 Stranded Pilot Whales Saved In Sri Lanka
Eleven pilot whales were saved on Saturday after they became stranded near the shore on Sri Lanka's west coast in the early hours, wildlife officials told AFP.
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Wounded Whale Washes Ashore, Not Possible To Lift Her Back Into Water
A 7.6-metre (25-foot) whale, wounded but alive, was discovered stranded on a beach in northern France on Monday, authorities said, with experts hoping the rising tide will help the cetacean back on its way.
