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WHALE STRANDING

Watch: More than 20 people are helping a stranded whale on a Christchurch beach.
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Whale Stranding

Whale stranded on Christchurch beach, DOC and rescue team working together

The whale was seen lying on its side on the sand early on Wednesday morning.

Potentially more than 30 pilot whales are stranded.
Whale Stranding

Department of Conservation rushing to Farewell Spit after report dozens of pilot whales stranded

There is estimated to be over 30 whales stranded.
49 whales beached themselves on Farewell Spit on Monday.
Whale Stranding

No surviving whales left at Farewell Spit, DoC hopeful some have made it out to sea

DoC is not yet sure how many whales died.