Whale stranded on Baylys Beach in Northland still alive

The larger whale stranded on Baylys Beach near Dargaville is still alive this morning, despite attempts to refloat it failing.

Rescuers on the beach this morning have reported she - experts said she is likely female - is still breathing.

The smaller whale stranded at the same time died yesterday morning.

The larger whale has now spent two nights stranded on the beach.

More updates to come at The Northern Advocate