Four pilot whales die after mass stranding on Northland beach
Sunday 24 November 2024 · 3 outlets · 5 reports · updated In this story Department of Conservation, Project Jonah
A pod of approximately 40 pilot whales stranded at Ruakākā Beach on Sunday afternoon. While hundreds of volunteers helped refloat most of the whales, three adults and one calf died. Department of Conservation staff are monitoring the remaining pod as they remain out at sea.