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A solo pilot whale calf off a West Australia beach where 160 whales beached themselves will be euthanised.
Vets are concerned the whale could send out distress calls, resulting in another mass stranding.
On Thursday 160 long-finned pilot whales were beached at Toby Inlet near Busselton in WA's south-west.
Around 30 whales died, with authorities and community volunteers managing to save about 100.
Wildlife officer Pia Courtis from the Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions said on Friday the 'disorientated' 1.5m juvenile pilot whale was spotted near Eagle Bay boat ramp.
She said the whale appeared to have been abandoned and was still too young to feed by itself.
On Thursday 160 long-finned pilot whales were beached at Toby Inlet near Busselton in WA's south west
Around 30 of the stranded whales died, despite the efforts of authorities and community volunteers
'We're talking with vets and making a plan for how we manage that. Unfortunately for that animal, the only option would be euthanasia.'
Ms Courtis said the juvenile could attract
