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Humpback Whale Rescued from Australian Beach After Stranding

4/17/2026

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A nine-meter humpback whale weighing 10 tonnes was rescued after stranding on a beach in Australia on April 14.
The whale was trapped on a sandbar in the Coolongolook River.
Rescuers from Sea World Foundation and NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service used heavy-duty slings to tow the whale, which is in good condition.
Wayne Phillips of the Sea World Foundation said the whale likely entered the area by mistake.

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A nine-meter humpback whale weighing 10 tonnes was rescued after stranding on a beach in Australia on April 14.
The whale was trapped on a sandbar in the Coolongolook River.
Rescuers from Sea World Foundation and NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service used heavy-duty slings to tow the whale, which is in good condition.
Wayne Phillips of the Sea World Foundation said the whale likely entered the area by mistake.