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More than 150 whales are stranded off the coast of Tasmania, Australia, according to local authorities.
The state’s Marine Conservation Program said Tuesday a total of 157 animals had become stranded near the town of Arthur River on the west coast of the island and that initial observations showed at least 90 of them were still alive.
“We are currently assessing the situation to plan an appropriate response,” the agency said.
The animals appear to be false killer whales, according to Tasmania’s Department of Natural Resources and Environment.
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