The coast guard has released two melon-headed whales off the north coast of Taiwan. This type of whale is rarely seen in the region, and researchers are hoping to determine what led to their stranding.
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00:00The Coast Guard has released two melon-headed whales off the northeast coast.
00:05The whales were found stranded on a beach two days ago.
00:08They were cared for in a rehabilitation center before they were released this morning.
00:13Melon-headed whales are rare in Taiwan.
00:16Researchers are looking into whether typhoon Kwartong or human activity interfered with
00:20their navigation.