Whales

  • Killer whale dead and others stranded in far-east Russia

    A group of killer whales was stranded in an estuary in Russia’s Far East territory of Kamchatka due to a low tide, resulting in the death of one whale, local authorities said on Wednesday. “The killer whales are trapped in the estuary near Ustyevo village, and according to video footage, one has already died. The…

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  • Five people died when their boat capsized after a suspected collision with a whale off New Zealand’s South Island on Saturday. Another six people aboard the boat were rescued. Police said the 8.5-metre vessel overturned near the town of Kaikoura and that they were investigating the cause of the accident. Kaikoura Mayor Craig Mackle said the…

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