Sabah villagers try to rescue stranded baby whale

KOTA KINABALU: A baby whale has been found stranded on the shores off Kg Indarason Laut in Sabah's northern Kudat district early Monday.

The whale, measuring about 6m, is said to be slightly injured and weak.

Officials at the scene said the whale was reported by villagers to have beached at the area at about 6am.

Pictures of the whale have gone viral in Facebook.

It is learnt that wildlife officials have arrived at the scene to try and check on the whale's condition before attempting to guide it back to the open seas.