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12 Jan 2026 8:28
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    The remaining pilot whales stranded at Farewell Spit have been refloated

    The remaining pilot whales stranded at Farewell Spit have been refloated


    50 were stranded yesterday, and 15 restranded themselves this morning with another six turning-up dead.

    Project Jonah says almost 200 volunteers spent four-hours in the water guiding the remaining pod of 15 pilot whales out to deeper water tonight.

    A spokesperson says the whales were last seen swimming 1.3 kilometres off the beach - tracking southwest towards Collingwood.

    They will remain onsite, tracking the whales tonight, and return again at first light to check the beaches.

    © 2026 Newstalk ZB, NZCity

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