160 pilot whales stranded on Australian beach with 26 confirmed dead

Some 160 long-finned whales have become stranded on the western Australian coast, with at least 26 confirmed dead.

Wildlife authorities have begun a rescue attempt after marine and veterinarians reached the scene at Toby's Inlet near the tourist town of Dunsborough on Thursday.The.The statement said: "Our team is making every effort to safely respond and keep volunteers and staff safe, while also acting in the best interests of the whales.”