Authorities are rushing to save up to 100 whales from a mass stranding at a beach in Western Australia’s southwest.
Between 50 and 100 pilot whales have beached themselves at Toby’s Inlet near Dunsborough, more than 250km south of Perth, on Thursday.
Wildlife authorities are at the scene to try to save the creatures.
But people trying to help are urged to abide by the directions of the Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions.
“The highest priority at mass whale stranding events is always human safety followed by animal welfare,” Parks and Wildlife Western Australia said in a Facebook post.
“We want all staff and volunteers to go home safe.”
The last mass stranding of whales in Western Australia was at Cheynes Beach in Albany in July 2023 where at least 90 of the mammals died.