Officials to euthanise 90 whales stranded on beach in remote north-western Tasmania
by Donna Lu Science writer from on (#6VC81)
Attempt to refloat false killer whales was unsuccessful, forcing wildlife authorities to make difficult decision for safety and welfare reasons'
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Tasmanian authorities plan to euthanise 90 surviving false killer whales in a group of 157 animals that have stranded on a beach near Arthur River, on the state's remote north-west coast.
Marine conservation experts including wildlife veterinarians arrived at the site on Wednesday morning, confirming 90 animals were still alive.
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