PERTH, Australia—More than 150 whales have become stranded in Hamelin Bay in western Australia, and only 15 of them were still alive on Friday, authorities said. The mammals are believed to be short-finned pilot whales. The stranded animals were first spotted by a commercial fisherman early on Friday morning. As of Friday afternoon, only 15 whales were alive. “I think it’s absolutely incredible, I’ve never seen anything like it, seen so many whales beached like this,” said Barrie Brickle, a tourist visiting the area.

Source: thestar March 23, 2018 13:52 UTC