Wednesday 21 September 2022 02:59 AM Whale stranding in Tasmania as hundreds wash up on beach trends now
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A mass whale stranding has occurred at Macquarie Harbour near Strahan on Tasmania's west coast.
Hundreds of whales are reportedly involved in the stranding.
It comes just a day after at least 14 sperm whales died after they became stranded on King Island, off Tasmania's north-west coast, in a marine mystery that's baffled experts.
The whales washed ashore and were discovered on Monday afternoon, according to Tasmania's Department of Natural Resources and Environment.
The department confirmed on Tuesday the carcasses were found at a local fishing spot.
At least 14 sperm whales have died after they washed ashore on King Island (picture courtesy of NRE Tas)
The whale carcasses were found at a local fishing area off the island's west coast on Monday (picture courtesy of NRE Tas)
A plane is scheduled to fly over the island to check for more beached whales.
Wldlife scientist Vanessa Pirotta said what caused the whales to head towards the shore remained 'a complete mystery'.
'We simply do not know
