An baby orca remains stranded on a beach in Punta del Este in Uruguay after failed rescue attempts. Rescue teams continue efforts to save the animal under difficult weather conditions.
The orca was first seen on Sunday at Playa Mansa during severe weather, with strong winds and an orange weather alert in place. Since then, the animal has stayed close to the shore, showing signs of weakness.
Rescue teams, including Uruguay’s coast guard, divers and the organisation Ballenas Uy, have been working continuously to stabilise the animal and return her to deeper water.
The operation has been challenging due to rough waves, strong winds and the size of the animal. Rescuers have focused on keeping the orca in a position where she can breathe and avoid further stress while experts assess the safest way to move her.
Critical phase
By Monday morning, the situation had entered a critical phase. A veterinarian will carry out a clinical assessment and decide on the next steps.
Witnesses described how volunteers helped hold the orca in the water to prevent her from becoming fully stranded. Images from the scene show the orca affected by waves and struggling to stay stable.
Experts say strandings like this can be linked to extreme weather, illness or disorientation. However, the exact cause in this case is still being investigated.
The rescue is ongoing, and the condition of the orca remains uncertain.
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