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26 Killer Whales Stranded in Argentina's Rare Event
10/17/2025
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Story summary
- A mass stranding of 26 killer whales occurred in Argentina's San Sebastián Bay, the third worldwide.
- Researchers from the National Scientific and Technical Research Council (CONICET) and the Southern Centre for Scientific Investigation (CADIC) are investigating.
- Initial reports noted two stranded orcas, with more found in hard-to-reach areas.
- Type D orcas are rarely stranded, with previous occurrences recorded in 1955 and 2022.
