At least 14 pilot whales washed ashore in Kalpitiya

11 Feb, 2023

At least 14 pilot whales washed ashore in Kalpitiya on Saturday, resulting in the death of 3 whales.

A massive rescue operation was launched by the Navy and marine experts to save the whales.

Most of the whales were taken back to sea but three had died.

More whales had washed shore later as well and were helped back to sea by tourists and the Navy as well as locals and marine experts. (Colombo Gazette)

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