A Pigmy sperm whale was stranded on the beach. The whale was a small one, around 30m long, possibly a pygmy sperm whale. She had a bit of blood around her mouth and a bruise on her back, but otherwise seemed in good condition, Mr Head said. With about eight other people, Mr Head helped roll the whale onto a sheet so she could be moved into deeper water. Mr Head said he carried on down the beach, keeping an eye out for the whale, but didn't see her again.

Source: Otago Daily Times April 21, 2017 08:15 UTC