A dramatic operation to save the lives of more than 100 pilot whales ended in partial success on Thursday after wildlife officials managed to return most of the stranded animals to sea.

More than 160 pilot whales became stranded off the coast of Western Australia on Thursday, local authorities said. Western Australia's parks and wildlife authority DBCA said the whales became stranded in shallow waters near the small town of Dunsborough,

Authorities in Australia say dozens of pilot whales have beached on the country’s western coast and wildlife authorities are trying to save them