Sperm whale dies after stranding in Tasmania's north-west
A large sperm whale that washed ashore on Tasmania's north-west coast has died after rescue efforts at Turners Beach. Police and Parks and Wildlife staff managed the scene, and people were asked to stay away from the water because of the risk of sharks. A specialist wildlife veterinarian will examine the whale to try to determine the cause of death. Local resident Emma Eustace reported the whale on Tuesday evening after seeing it beach itself, and she was warned not to approach it because it may carry bird flu.
