Last of nearly 100 whales that beached on the Australian coast were euthanized after a second day of efforts to rescue them failed
“It was a difficult decision for all involved, however the welfare of the whales had to take precedence,” it added.
“It was a considered and well thought out decision. And you know, we thank the support of the … veterinarians that assisted with the assessments and the advice that they gave me to make that decision,” Hartley added. Drone footage released by the state government showed the whales clustering and forming into a heart shape before stranding themselves on the beach.
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