An environmental organization reported on Friday that six whales have died after a mass stranding of about 15 whales in Farewell Spit on the South Island coast of New Zealand. The non-profit charity 'Project Jonah' said volunteers are preparing to try and refloat the whales that mass-stranded, according to Reuters. On Thursday, 55 whales stranded at two sites in Farewell Spit, a 26-kilometer-long sandspit at the northern tip of the South Island. The organization said in a Facebook post that teams are checking the beaches at Golden Bay, where Farewell Spit is located, for other whales that may be stranded and are working to keep the surviving animals alive until the afternoon high tide. The organization added in a later update: 'These whales have re-stranded along the high tide line, which further complicates the refloat process'. Farewell Spit has seen numerous whale strandings over the years. The location is remote and has no facilities, so travelers to the area are advised to bring snacks, food, hygiene supplies, and water.
