New Zealand – Māori group rescues 30 stranded pilot whales by lifting them on sheets
2024-12-07
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More than 30 stranded whales rescued in New Zealand
A pod of more than 30 pilot whales were rescued after being stranded on Ruakākā Beach near Whangārei in northern New Zealand on Sunday, officials say. The rescue effort was spearheaded by the local Māori group, Patuharakeke, who were joined by authorities and other members of the public.
The whales were refloated by lifting them on sheets. Patuharakeke