First aid tips - a basic guide on what to do in the event of a stranding.

• First call the 24-hour Orrca Hotline (02) 9415-3333 or the National Parks and Wildlife Service (Outside Australia, call your wildlife authority)
  
  
• Do not push the animal back to sea
  
  
• Keep the animal upright
  
  
• Do not use the fins as handles
  
  
• Keep the tail and fins wet
  
  
• Do not obstruct the blowhole
  
  
• Shade the animal
  
  
• Keep onlookers quiet and well back
  
  
• For safety, keep clear of the tail
  
  
• Wait for trained rescuers to arrive