Tragic Mass Stranding of Whales Along Australian Coastline Sparks Urgent Conservation Debate

Authorities emphasized the importance of assessing each whale's condition before making decisions on euthanasia. In some cases, whales were found to be beyond recovery, suffering from severe injuries or illness that made survival unlikely. The decision to humanely euthanize these animals was framed as an act of compassion, aimed at alleviating suffering rather than letting them endure a slow, painful death.