The pod beached on Wednesday in a remote spot on the Australian island, and rescue efforts are still underway.
Most of the 230 whales found stranded on Tasmania's west coast have died, Australian authorities say.
The pod of pilot whales beached on Wednesday at the entrance to Macquarie Harbour, known as Hells Gates. After rough surf overnight just 35 are still alive, with rescuers focusing on trying to push them back out to sea.Kris Carlyon from the Department of Natural Resources and Environment Tasmania told the Australian Broadcasting Corp that"mechanical aid" from an aquaculture company would help to lift the animals off the dry sand.
"What we will be attempting to do is move them via vessel into deep, clear water, so they have the best chance of survival," Dr Carlyon said. "Our priority is animal welfare in this situation along with protecting our staff and volunteers who have specialised training in whale rescue and can undertake this task safety."More from World
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