A pygmy right whale that was stranded at Stanley has been re-floated, according to the Department of Primary Industries, Parks, Water and Environment.
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DPIPWE confirmed the 5-metre-long whale was stranded at Tatlows Beach about 11.20am on Saturday morning.
There were no apparent signs of entanglement.
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Parks and Wildlife Service staff worked with members of DPIPWE's Marine Conservation Program and local onlookers to re-float the whale safely.
A young humpback whale was also reported to be stranded nearby at Black River.
DPIPWE confirmed the whale had perished a day ago.
DPIPWE said it will monitor nearby beaches in the coming days in case the pygmy right whale becomes re-stranded.
Harry Murtough
Born and raised in Launceston. BA of journalism from Monash University. Sports reporter covering basketball, netball and cricket.
Born and raised in Launceston. BA of journalism from Monash University. Sports reporter covering basketball, netball and cricket.
