Largest whale stranding, 337 Sei specimens, reported in extreme south Chile

Wednesday, December 2nd 2015 - 12:21 UTC

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A total of 337 sei whales have been found beached in the extreme south of Chile in what scientists state is one of the biggest whale stranding ever recorded. Biologist Vreni Häussermann made the discovery along with other scientists in June during an observation flight over fjords in Chile's southern Patagonia region. Read full article

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Underledge
How does one “ruled out” human intervention especially when humans are unable to physically reach the area?
Dec 02nd, 2015 - 01:47 pm - Link - Report abuse 0
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The Voice
At first I thought this was about Fat Max, but this is far more serious!
Dec 02nd, 2015 - 05:38 pm - Link - Report abuse 0
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Frank
'They were unable to examine the whales because the area is so remote, the coast is so steep and the sea is so rough that it makes it nearly impossible to land.'

Remote yes,the rest is bollocks ..... http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/video-news/video-over-300-whales-wash-ashore-on-chilean-coast-34256378.html?
Dec 03rd, 2015 - 09:19 pm - Link - Report abuse 0
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