Whale stranded on beach

Whale stranded on beach

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)