Rescuers have rushed to the Australian state of Tasmania to try and rescue over 230 whales stranded on the west coast.
Marine conservation experts fear many may have already died.
The whales, which appear to be pilot whales, are stranded on Ocean Beach in Strahan.
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In a statement, the Tasmanian department of natural resources and environment said half of the animals appear to be still alive.
It added: "(The) stranding response in this area is complex. If it is determined there is a need for help from the general public, a request will be made through various avenues," it added.
The stranding comes after over a dozen sperm whales died at Australia's King Island.
This isn't the first time Tasmania has been the site of a mass stranding after it was the scene of the biggest beaching in Australia's history two years ago.
Nearly 500 whales were beached, with rescuers managing to save around 100.
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