More than 150 whales stranded on a beach in Australia’s Tasmania state

In this photo provided by Jocelyn Flint more than 150 false killer whales are stranded on a remote beach on near Arthur River in Australia’s island state of Tasmania (Jocelyn Flint via AP)

More than 150 false killer whales are stranded on a remote beach on Australia’s island state of Tasmania, officials said on Wednesday.

Marine experts including veterinarians were at the scene near Arthur River on Tasmania’s northwest coast, a Department of Natural Resources and Environment statement said.