RSOE EDIS: New Zealand - Biological Hazard - 2010.01.24

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2010-01-24 09:52:26 - Biological Hazard - New Zealand EDIS CODE: BH-20100124-24681-NZL Date & Time: 2010-01-24 09:52:26 [UTC] Area: New Zealand, Canterbury, Port Levy, Not confirmed information! Description: Fifteen pilot whales died Sunday after a mass stranding on an inlet at Port Levy, 45 kilometres south-east of Christchurch, New Zealand's South Island. Staff from the Department of Conservation and local volunteers managed to return six to the water and they were followed by another 50. Kimberly Muncaster, chief executive of the Project Jonah organisation, said it was believed to be the first mass stranding in the region in 100 years and the whales may have become disorientated in the shallow harbour while searching for food. The name of Hazard: Whales Die-Off Species: Animal Posted:2010-01-24 09:52:26 [UTC] Please DO NOT reply to this message: replies may be treated as errors and result in your subscription being deleted. If you have trouble or other queries, send email to havaria@rsoe.hu RSOE EDIS is operated by the National Association of Radio-Distress Signalling and Infocommunications (RSOE), Budapest, Hungary. Because of the complexity of this system and its dependence on other systems, we cannot be responsible for delays or failures in forwarding or transmission. You're receiving this AlertMail because you subscribed for the service. To stop receiving these emails, you may unsubscribe now. Contact: havaria@rsoe.hu