Jet boats, new nets to scoop Tasmania's whales from disaster

RESCUERS using new techniques to aid stranded whales remain hopeful they can save sperm whales in Macquarie Harbour on Tasmania's west coast.

Jet boats and a recently invented scoop net already have been used to save two whales and guide them to the open ocean.

The rescue team is now waiting for a break in the weather to free another two whales ''parked'' on sandbanks in the harbour.   Read More