What happened to a large pod of dolphins in Tasmania?

A tragic mass stranding occurred on a remote Tasmanian beach involving more than 150 false killer dolphins, resulting in dozens of deaths. These marine mammals, named for their orca-like skull shape, were part of a rare stranding event in Australia's southern island. False killer whales are a large dolphin species that can grow up to 20 feet and weigh over a ton. This incident is particularly significant as it marks the first stranding of this species in Tasmania in approximately 50 years, prompting investigations by experts to determine the cause of this unusual and devastating event.