A whale floated to the sea beach in Ippanthivu, Kalpitiya was pushed back with great effort today afternoon.
An official of the wildlife department identified the whale as a "Bryde's Whale". It was believed that the whale had lost its way.
Wildlife officials, the Navy and Kalpitiya NARA branch backed by the residents helped to push back the whale to safety.
Pix by Padma Kumari Kankanamge
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