Baby whale beached on Sunshine Coast

August 31, 2017 10:06 am in National by Carla Tooma

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A rescue effort is underway to save a newborn humpback whale that has beached itself on the Sunshine Coast.

The 2.5 metre calf washed ashore at Warana Beach at around 6:00am this morning.

The ABC reports 20 rescuers have managed to dig a hole and use buckets of water to partially submerge the whale.

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Experts from Seaworld are making their way up to Warana Beach to see if the calf can be saved.

New born humpback whale washed up on Warana Beach on Sunshine Coast at 0600 today @abcsunshine @SeaWorld experts on the way #whale pic.twitter.com/zelE1lzTaz

— Bruce Atkinson (@bruceatkinson17) August 30, 2017

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Carla Tooma

Carla is a full time journalist, presenter and announcer for 102.9 Hot Tomato and myGC.com.au, joining the team towards the end of 2011. When she is isn’t busy presenting all of myGC’s videos, bringing you the latest news or chatting live on air, Carla will often be found scoping out the hottest local events. Carla holds a Bachelor of Journalism degree from Bond University, where she graduated with number of First in Class and Dean’s List of Academic Excellence awards. Carla is also a well-regarded MC, singer and actor. Some of her credits include hosting the Australia’s Next Top Model Queensland Auditions for Foxtel, guest starring on Toybox for Channel Seven, and performing as Mrs Banks in The Arts Centre Gold Coast’s production of Mary Poppins.

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