Volunteers and wildlife authorities have worked desperately to save a baby humpback whale that beached itself at Puckeys Beach on Thursday.
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A large crowd has watched the rescue efforts unfold - both on the sand and from a distance.
It’s understood the whale washed ashore about 1pm.
At one stage there was a call for more manpower to help carry the whale out into deeper water.
Later, a plea for passersby to grab a bucket and help try and keep the animal alive.
Wollongong City Council staff, Skydive the Beach workers, police, National Parks and Wildlife Service staff and ORRCA were on the scene.
More to come