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Yahoo
20-02-2025
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The Daily Weather Update from FOX Weather: Dangerous cold grips US in wake of deadly winter storm
Welcome to the Daily Weather Update from FOX Weather. It's Thursday, Feb. 20, 2025. Start your day with everything you need to know about today's weather. You can also get a quick briefing of national, regional and local weather whenever you like with the FOX Weather Update podcast. Millions of people from the Tennessee Valley to the mid-Atlantic remain under winter weather alerts as the region continues to clean up after a deadly winter storm that slammed the region on Wednesday. Treacherous travel conditions have been reported, and a deadly crash occurred in Orange County, North Carolina, on Wednesday afternoon. The FOX Forecast Center said the heaviest snow from this storm fell across the Hampton Roads region of Virginia and North Carolina, and snow totals have been historic. A deadly winter storm is finally pushing away from the East Coast, but that's not the end of potentially dangerous winter weather as hundreds of millions of Americans prepare for dangerously cold temperatures. Extreme Cold Warnings and Cold Weather Advisories are posted for a vast swath of the country, stretching from Montana to Texas and eastward beyond the Mississippi River to northern Florida and parts of the Southeast. The sheer scale of the cold is staggering, with 230 million Americans experiencing temperatures below freezing. The 2025 Iditarod race, which normally begins in Anchorage, Alaska, will begin at an alternate location this year due to a lack of snow. The main reason for the relocation to Fairbanks is the lack of snowpack around the middle portion of the trail. "After careful consultation with our dedicated Trail Breakers and thorough review of current trail conditions, the Iditarod Trail Committee has made the difficult but necessary decision to move the Official Restart of the 2025 Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race to Fairbanks, Alaska," race organizers said in a statement. A mass stranding of more than 150 false killer whales on a remote island beach south of the Australian mainland has taken a grim turn, with rough seas that hindered rescue efforts. The heartbreaking sounds of the mammals' labored breathing and faint high-pitched cries for help echoed in Nelson Bay resident Jocelyn Flint's distressing video filmed Tuesday near Arthur River in northwest Tasmania. Here are a few more stories you might find interesting. Alaska's Mount Spur being closely watched for signs of an explosive eruption 'Firefall' is back at Yosemite and here's how you can see it this year Moon's first cell service could become reality during next US lunar mission set to launch next week Need more weather? Check your local forecast plus 3D radar in the FOX Weather app. You can also watch FOX Weather wherever you go using the FOX Weather app, at or on your favorite streaming article source: The Daily Weather Update from FOX Weather: Dangerous cold grips US in wake of deadly winter storm
Yahoo
19-02-2025
- General
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Watch: Over 150 whales stranded on Australian beach cry out across deadly shoreline
NELSON BAY, Tasmania – A mass stranding of more than 150 false killer whales on a remote island beach south of the Australian mainland has taken a grim turn, with rough seas hindering rescue efforts. In a struggle for survival, the heartbreaking sounds of the mammals' labored breathing and faint high-pitched cries for help echo in Nelson Bay resident Jocelyn Flint's distressing video (above) filmed Tuesday near Arthur River in northwest Tasmania. Initially, the Marine Conservation Program said 157 whales were stranded, with 90 found alive. The government agency, along with the Tasmania Parks and Wildlife Service, has been working to save the whales, but challenging ocean conditions have repeatedly hampered their efforts. Marine wildlife officials said Wednesday that attempts to refloat two relocated whales failed, as strong currents and waves continuously pushed the animals back to shore. "The weather forecasts predict similar weather for at least the next two days," the Marine Conservation Program said. "Animal and human safety is a priority during this response. Following expert wildlife veterinarian assessments, we have decided euthanasia will be required for animal welfare reasons." Unfortunately, it's expected all remaining alive whales will be euthanized, the agency said. "The longer these animals are stranded, the longer they are suffering," marine wildlife officials noted. The Tasmania Parks and Wildlife Service has closed several nearby areas to protect the public and to allow responders to work. The cause of the mass stranding remains under article source: Watch: Over 150 whales stranded on Australian beach cry out across deadly shoreline
Saudi Gazette
19-02-2025
- General
- Saudi Gazette
More than 150 whales stranded on remote Australian beach
SYDNEY — More than 60 false killer whales have died and authorities are trying to save dozens more after a mass stranding on a remote Australian Department of Natural Resources and Environment said a pod of 157 had beached near Arthur River, in the island's 90 of the animals — which witnesses say include juveniles — are still alive, with conservation experts and veterinarians at the site evaluating whether any can be returned to the has seen a series of mass whale strandings in recent years — including the country's worst-ever in 2020 — but false killer whales haven't mass stranded there in over 50 killer whales are technically one of the largest dolphin species, like their orca namesakes, and can grow up to 6m and says the pod has been stranded at the site — about 300km from the city of Launceston — for 24 to 48 hours, and it will be an uphill battle to save any of them."Initial assessments indicate that refloating the whales will be difficult due to the inaccessibility of the site, ocean conditions and the challenges of getting specialized equipment to the remote area," department spokesman Brendon Clarke told rescuers have successfully saved whales at other recent stranding events on the west coast, the complexity of this incident means the same techniques can't be on site are triaging the whales with the best chance of survival and trying to keep them alive and comfortable while rescue options are welfare is a priority, but there are concerns about the safety and wellbeing of rescue teams to consider too."We have... surging tidal waters and breaking surf, and so to try and refloat the animals directly back into that surf would be challenging, and then, of course, that would also present some enormous safety risk for our staff and personnel.""Because the fact that these are large animals, potentially in their death throes, and they could be writhing and moving around on beaches, [there's a] likelihood of somebody being injured."Sharks are also a have asked members of the public to avoid the site, with bushfires burning nearby and limited road resident Jocelyn Flint told the Australian Broadcasting Corporation she had travelled to the site on Wednesday morning after her son noticed the pod while out shark fishing overnight."There are babies... There's just families of them. Their eyes are open, they're looking at me, like 'help'.""It's just absolutely horrific. They're all struggling."More than 80% of Australian whale strandings take place in Tasmania — often on its west 470 pilot whales were stranded further south at Macquarie Harbour in 2020 and about 350 of them died despite rescue efforts. Another 200 become stranded in the same harbour in are highly social mammals and are well known for stranding in groups because they travel in large, close-knit communities which rely on constant are a range of theories for why beachings occur. Some experts say the animals can become disoriented after following fish they hunt to the shore. Others believe that one individual can mistakenly lead whole groups to shore. — BBC
Yahoo
19-02-2025
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Race to save whales in Australia mass stranding
Rescuers are rushing to save a pod of whales after more than 150 stranded on a remote Australian beach. Tasmania's Department of Natural Resources and Environment said 157 false killer whales had beached near Arthur River, in the island's north west. Conservation experts and veterinarians at the site estimate about 90 of the animals - which witnesses say include juveniles - are still alive. They are planning an operation to return them to sea. Tasmania has seen a series of mass whale strandings in recent years - including the worst in Australian history, involving almost 500 pilot whales, in 2020. Authorities asked members of the public to avoid the site - about 300km from the city of Launceston - as there are bushfires burning in the area and limited road access. "Stranding response in this area is complex due to the inaccessibility of the site, ocean conditions and the challenges of getting specialist equipment to the remote area," a department spokesperson said in a statement. "If it is determined there is a need for help from the general public, a request will be made." Local resident Jocelyn Flint told the Australian Broadcasting Corporation she had travelled to the site on Wednesday morning after her son noticed the pod while out shark fishing overnight. "There are babies... There's just families of them. Their eyes are open, they're looking at me, like 'help'." "It's just absolutely horrific. They're all struggling." More than 80% of Australian whale strandings take place in Tasmania - often on its west coast. Around 470 pilot whales were stranded further south at Macquarie Harbour in 2020 and about 350 of them died despite rescue efforts. Another 200 become stranded in the same harbour in 2022. Whales are highly social mammals and are well known for stranding in groups because they travel in large, close-knit communities which rely on constant communication. There are a range of theories for why beachings occur. Some experts say the animals can become disoriented after following fish they hunt to the shore. Others believe that one individual can mistakenly lead whole groups to shore.
Yahoo
19-02-2025
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More than 150 false killer whales stranded on a beach in Australia's Tasmania state
MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — More than 150 false killer whales are stranded on a remote beach on Australia's island state of Tasmania, officials said on Wednesday. Marine experts including veterinarians were at the scene near Arthur River on Tasmania's northwest coast, a Department of Natural Resources and Environment statement said. Of the 157 beached whales, 136 appeared to still be alive, the statement said. See for yourself — The Yodel is the go-to source for daily news, entertainment and feel-good stories. By signing up, you agree to our Terms and Privacy Policy. The inaccessibility of the beach, ocean conditions and challenges to getting specialist equipment to the remote area were complicating a response, the statement said, Authorities have not yet requested public help to rescue the whales, the department said. Arthur River local resident Jocelyn Flint said her son had discovered the stranded whales around midnight while fishing for shark. Flint believed authorities were alerted on Tuesday afternoon. She said she had gone to the scene in the dark hours of the morning and returned after dawn but the whales were too big to attempt to refloat them. 'The water was surging right up and they were thrashing. They're just dying, they've sunk down in the sand,' Flint said. 'I think it's too late.' 'There are little babies. Up one end, there's a lot of big ones. It's sad,' she added. In 2022, 230 pilot whales stranded further south on the west coast at Macquarie Harbor. The largest mass-stranding in Australian history occurred in the same harbor in 2020 when 470 long-finned pilot whales became stuck on sandbars. Most of the beached whales died on both occasions. The reasons for the beachings are unclear. Reasons could include disorientation caused by loud noises, illness, old age, injury, fleeing predators and severe weather.
