Mass Stranding: 157 False Killer Whales on Tasmanian Beach

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In a heartbreaking discovery off Tasmania's coast, massive bodies of false killer whales lay scattered across the remote beach near Arthur River.

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These gentle giants of the sea have been found trapped - 157 total, with 90 survivors desperately holding onto life in harsh conditions.

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Through the crashing waves, local eyes spotted them first - baby whales gazing up with pleading eyes, their silent cries echoing across the shore.

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Fierce waves crash against rescue hopes as emergency teams battle time, treacherous surf, and an approaching bushfire to save these marine mammals.

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Hidden away from easy reach, these creatures have endured 48 hours of struggle, their massive bodies - some weighing 3 tonnes - stranded far from safety.

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Time stands still on Tasmania's shores, where history repeats itself - marking the largest false killer whale stranding since 1974.

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Sacred Aboriginal lands guard their final resting place, while nature's course must be respected in this remote corner of the world.

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Behind each stranding lies a mystery waiting to be solved, as scientists prepare to unlock the secrets of why these social creatures met this fate.

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While rescue teams work tirelessly, curious onlookers must stay away - letting experts handle this delicate balance of life and death.

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