Australian Officials Rescue 88 Whales From Worst Mass Beaching

In Tasmania, nearly 500 whales were found beached in a mass stranding event. Rescuers managed to save some, but many died, and four had to be euthanized. Efforts are underway to remove the decomposing carcasses. The cause of the stranding is unclear, but researchers suggest navigational errors or illness may be factors.

What did the Wildlife Service say about the emotional and physical tolls on rescuers?

What are some possible reasons researchers think the whales were stranded?