Marine conservation experts in Australia are being sent to Tasmania's west coast where a pod of about 70 whales has reportedly been stranded. The animals, which are thought to be pilot whales, are believed to be stranded on a sandbar inside Macquarie Heads, ABC News reports. Department of Primary Industry, Parks, Water and Environment staff and Tasmania Police are on site and managing the incident. Additional crews are on their way with whale rescue gear. Marine experts will assess the situation on arrival with further updates expected throughout the day.

Source: The Standard September 21, 2020 02:37 UTC