Expert: Whale could have died due to stress


BATU PAHAT: The whale that was earlier rescued off Pontian could have died due to emotional distress after it got separated from its pod, says a fishery expert.

“This whale might have been separated from its group while looking for food along the Malacca Straits. This may explain why it ended up off Pontian.

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