Dozens of false killer whales stranded on a remote Tasmanian beach will be euthanised after rescue efforts were hindered by bad weather and the challenging location, Australian authorities said on Thursday.

More than 150 endangered false killer whales were found stranded this week on Tasmania’s northwest coast near Arthur River, about 400 km from Hobart.

Brendon Clark from Tasmania Parks and Wildlife Service said rescue efforts on Wednesday were extremely difficult and even dangerous due to harsh conditions.

On Thursday morning, 27 stranded whales were euthanised, while 38 were still alive. The euthanasia process is expected to conclude later in the day.

Officials noted that the response is complex due to the remote location, tough ocean conditions, and challenges in transporting specialist equipment.

False killer whales can grow up to 20 feet long and weigh 3,000 lbs. They are typically found in deep offshore waters across tropical and subtropical oceans.

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