Pilot whale that didn't survive re-floating at Raarawa Beach

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A father shows his son a large whale which was one of 24 that were brought from Spirits bay to Rarawa beach to be refloated. This one died on the 15Km truck journey.

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Size: 3400px × 5100px
Location: Rarawa Beach, East Coast, New Zealand
Photo credit: © Lottie Hope / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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