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Beached whales returned to sea by locals and Wildlife officers
View(s):By Padmakumari Kanganaghe
A group of 14 baby whales were spotted at the Kalpitiya beach last morning by residents who informed the Kalpitiya Wildlife Site Security Office.
Officials of the Wildlife Office and locals thereafter worked together and released 11 whales back into the sea. Three were already dead. A fisherman said it was challenging to lead them all to the sea.
“They were identified as Pilot Whales. It has been assumed that the alteration of ocean currents stranded them on the beach,” said Mr Upali Kumarathunga, the Site Security Officer, Kalpitiya Wildlife Office. He added it was believed that the three may have died due to lack of sufficient oxygen. A post-mortem examination is to be conducted.
Beached whales spotted in Kalpitiya.
Pix by Hiran Priyankara
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