EXCLUSIVE: More than 150 false killer whales have been euthanised after a mass stranding on a remote beach in Tasmania, Australian, earlier this week – a marine expert fears they may have followed each other to their grisly end

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More than 150 false killer whales — a species of dolphin — lay on a remote beach in Australia's island state of Tasmania in a mass stranding event on Wednesday, 19 February.

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Only 90 of the 157 stranded whales are still showing signs of life, said wildlife officials

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Tasmanian authorities said there were 136 survivors on Wednesday morning, down from 157. That assessment was then revised down to 90 within a few hours.

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Attempt to refloat false killer whales was unsuccessful, forcing wildlife authorities to make difficult decision for safety and ‘welfare reasons’Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastTasmanian authorities plan to euthanise 90 surviving false killer whales in a group of 157 animals that have stranded on a beach near Arthur River, on the state’s remote north-west coast.Marine conservation experts including wildlife veterinarians arrived at the site on Wednesday morning, confirming 90 animals were still alive.Sign up for Guardian Australia’s breaking news email Continue reading...

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Ninety whales were still alive on Wednesday but refloating efforts are difficult due to rough ocean conditions

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More than 150 false killer whales are stranded on a remote beach on Australia’s island state of Tasmania

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