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Race to rescue 150 beached dolphins in Japan

Rescuers are working to save as many as 150 dolphins who have become stranded on a beach on Japan's north-eastern coast today.

Some of the dolphins have already died despite the efforts of people pouring sea water over them to keep them from drying up as they lie beached on a stretch of about six miles of beach in Hokota City.

150 dolphins have become beached in Japan Credit: RTV/ TV Tokyo
Rescuers are trying to keep the dolphins hydrated with sea water Credit: RTV/ TV Tokyo
The dolphins are occupying a six mile stretch of beach Credit: RTV/ TV Tokyo