Rescue of stranded pilot whales in New Zealand

Over 30 pilot whales stranded on a beach in New Zealand were safely returned to the ocean with the help of conservation workers and residents.

Pilot whales stranding in New Zealand

More than 30 pilot whales stranded on a beach in New Zealand were safely returned to the ocean after conservation workers and residents helped refloat them. Four whales died. New Zealand is a whale stranding hotspot.

Whale stranding in New Zealand

More than 30 pilot whales stranded on a beach in New Zealand were safely returned to the ocean with the help of conservation workers and residents after four of them died. New Zealand is a whale stranding hotspot, and pilot whales are prolific stranders.