Massive Whale Washes Up on Horowhenua Beach
Over 50 Whales Dead in the Largest Horizon Stranding in Recent History
Conservationists Hope to Prevent Further Deaths
A gigantic New Zealand pygmy blue whale has washed ashore at a Horowhenua beach, marking the largest horizon stranding in the country's recent history.
As of Thursday morning, at least 51 pilot whales had died after becoming stranded on the beach. Conservationists are working tirelessly to save the remaining whales, but the outlook is grim.
"This is a tragic event," said Department of Conservation spokesman Mike Thickett. "We are doing everything we can to save the remaining whales, but it is a very challenging situation."
The stranding occurred on Monday, when a pod of pilot whales became stranded on the beach. Conservationists were able to refloat some of the whales, but many died on the beach.
The cause of the stranding is not yet known, but it is believed that the whales may have been disoriented by a recent storm.
Conservationists are now working to prevent further deaths. They are using boats to herd the remaining whales away from the beach and into deeper water.
"We are hoping that the remaining whales will be able to swim away to safety," said Thickett. "But it is a long and difficult process."
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