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Dozens of whales beached in South Africa

Source: USA Today

Cape Town : South Africa | 5 months ago

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South Africa (AP) Authorities are trying to rescue dozens of whales beached near the southern tip of South Africa. National Sea Rescue Institute spokesman Craig Lambinon says about 55 pilot whales beached early Saturday and are swimming back to shore even after being pushed by volunteers back into...

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