North Shore Whale Stranding

Friday, 24 February 2006, 4:42 pm
Press Release: New Zealand Police

NZ Police CommCens Alert 12:00 24-02-2006 North Shore Waitekere Rodney

Location of incident: Northshore city, Auckland

Incident Type: WHALE STRANDING

BEACHED WHALE:

A Whale beached itself on Narrow Neck Beach, (near boat ramp area), Devonport, Northshore city, Auckland.

Described as a `Greys Beaked Whale` which looks like a very large Dolphin. Dept of Conservation advised and Marine Mammal Ranger involved.

The Whale is currently being loaded onto a pontoon (1600hrs) and will be towed back out to sea. A large number of spectators and helpers are present.

ENDS

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