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        "id": 1602498,
        "msgid": "marine-conservation-authority-confirms-21-pilot-whales-dead-on-rote-shores-1773147162",
        "date": "2026-03-10 18:43:39",
        "title": "Marine Conservation Authority Confirms 21 Pilot Whales Dead on Rote Shores",
        "author": "",
        "source": "ANTARA_ID",
        "tags": "",
        "topic": "Social Policy",
        "summary": "The National Marine Conservation Authority (BKKPN) in Kupang has confirmed that 21 pilot whales have died after stranding on Mbadokai Beach in Rote Ndao Regency, East Nusa Tenggara, with a total of 55 whales initially beaching on Monday evening. Whilst 34 of the stranded whales returned to shallow waters, the deceased animals have been buried, with veterinary samples taken for investigation into the cause of the mass stranding. Local residents, aware that the mammals are protected, have refrained from hunting or consuming the whale meat, instead treating the incident as a public spectacle.",
        "content": "<p>Kupang \u2014 The National Marine Conservation Authority (BKKPN) in Kupang\nhas confirmed that 21 pilot whales have died after stranding on Mbadokai\nBeach, Deranitan Village, Southwest Rote District, Rote Ndao Regency,\nEast Nusa Tenggara.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cIn total, there are 21 dead stranded whales,\u201d said Imam Fauzi, Head\nof BKKPN Kupang, when contacted in Kupang on Tuesday.<\/p>\n<p>He stated that this development followed the initial stranding of\nseveral pilot whales on Monday night (9 March) in the area.<\/p>\n<p>Imam explained that in total, 55 whales beached on the coastline,\nwith 34 of them returning to shallow waters.<\/p>\n<p>A team from BKKPN Kupang has been at the location to identify and\nconfirm that the stranded animals are indeed pilot whales.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cSince this afternoon and continuing until now, the burial process\nfor the dead whales has been ongoing,\u201d he added.<\/p>\n<p>The dead pilot whales vary in size, with the longest measuring 5.1\nmetres and the shortest 2.4 metres.<\/p>\n<p>He noted that data collection is still in progress, and the total\nnumber may increase further.<\/p>\n<p>To determine why the whales stranded, samples have been taken by\nveterinarians for further investigation.<\/p>\n<p>Despite approximately 55 whales beaching, Imam stated that no\nresidents have captured or consumed the whale meat, as the community\nunderstands that these marine mammals are protected.<\/p>\n<p>The stranding has become an attraction for local residents.<\/p>",
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