Four Small Killer Whales Stranded in Bali, Pregnant Mother Discovered, Mild Inflammation, to be Released This Afternoon
Four small killer whales stranded on Bali North Levee Beach in New Taipei City were rescued; one was found to be pregnant. All showed mild inflammation but received treatment and are scheduled for release this afternoon, highlighting Taiwan's marine conservation efforts.
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(Central News Agency reporter Wang Chao-yu, Keelung, 6th) Four small killer whales were stranded yesterday on New Taipei City's Bali North Levee Beach. One of the small killer whales was pregnant. After examination, all of them had mild inflammation. The medical team provided vitamin and antibiotic treatment, and after evaluation, they are scheduled for release this afternoon.
The Taiwan Cetacean Society stated that after receiving notification from the Bali inspection station yesterday afternoon around 1 PM, personnel were dispatched to the scene for rescue. It was determined to be a collective stranding of small killer whales. Due to weather and sea conditions, the four small killer whales were transported to the Haijizheng Cetacean Rescue Station in Badouzi, Keelung, for diagnosis around 6 PM yesterday.
Upon examination, the four stranded small killer whales were a group of two males and two females, with body lengths ranging from approximately 206 to 216 centimeters and weights from 121 to 139 kilograms. Visual inspection showed acceptable body condition, and ultrasound examination revealed slight emaciation. The largest small killer whale was pregnant, with a fetus approximately 15 to 30 centimeters in size.
Furthermore, all four small killer whales had mild inflammation, but their lung images were good. Some individuals had old nodules, presumed to be caused by previous lesions. Buoyancy tests showed that all four small killer whales could float and swim independently in the pool and exhibited a clear interdependent relationship, gathering or calling out to each other in the pool.
After overall assessment by the medical team, the four small killer whales have met the release standards. After receiving vitamin and antibiotic treatment, they are expected to be carried by a patrol boat of the First Coastal Patrol Squadron and depart from Badouzi Pier for release at 3 PM today. (Editor: Lin Shu-hui) 1150506
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(Central News Agency reporter Wang Chao-yu, Keelung, 6th) Four small killer whales were stranded yesterday on New Taipei City's Bali North Levee Beach. One of the small killer whales was pregnant. After examination, all of them had mild inflammation. The medical team provided vitamin and antibiotic treatment, and after evaluation, they are scheduled for release this afternoon.
The Taiwan Cetacean Society stated that after receiving notification from the Bali inspection station yesterday afternoon around 1 PM, personnel were dispatched to the scene for rescue. It was determined to be a collective stranding of small killer whales. Due to weather and sea conditions, the four small killer whales were transported to the Haijizheng Cetacean Rescue Station in Badouzi, Keelung, for diagnosis around 6 PM yesterday.
Upon examination, the four stranded small killer whales were a group of two males and two females, with body lengths ranging from approximately 206 to 216 centimeters and weights from 121 to 139 kilograms. Visual inspection showed acceptable body condition, and ultrasound examination revealed slight emaciation. The largest small killer whale was pregnant, with a fetus approximately 15 to 30 centimeters in size.
Furthermore, all four small killer whales had mild inflammation, but their lung images were good. Some individuals had old nodules, presumed to be caused by previous lesions. Buoyancy tests showed that all four small killer whales could float and swim independently in the pool and exhibited a clear interdependent relationship, gathering or calling out to each other in the pool.
After overall assessment by the medical team, the four small killer whales have met the release standards. After receiving vitamin and antibiotic treatment, they are expected to be carried by a patrol boat of the First Coastal Patrol Squadron and depart from Badouzi Pier for release at 3 PM today. (Editor: Lin Shu-hui) 1150506
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