Whale stranded on beach

Wed, 10 Jan 1996

JAYAPURA, Irian Jaya: The authorities in Manokwari regency are having difficulties in saving a 25-meter whale that has been stranded on the Arfai beach since Friday, Antara reported.

David Womsiwor of the local Natural Conservation Agency said workers have been trying to push the whale back into the water and into its habitat in Cenderawasih Bay.

David said this will prove difficult because there is a coral reef between the beach and Cenderawasih Bay.

The presence of the giant whale has drawn a huge crowd to the area. (emb)

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