A sub-adult false killer whale stranded alive at Mandrem beach on Sunday was rescued and released offshore in a coordinated operation involving the Forest Department, veterinarians, wildlife rescuers, fishermen, residents and tourists. Despite its name, the animal is a large, deep-water species of oceanic dolphin.The Goa-wide marine stranding response network was activated around 11.30 am after Drishti lifeguards reported the stranding and the whale was successfully rescued.
