Rescuers move a stranded melon-headed whale before releasing it into the ocean in Taizhou, East China's Zhejiang province on July 7, 2021. [Photo by Pan Kanjun/chinadaily.com.cn]

Six of the nine whales rescued were planned to be released into the ocean on Wednesday night. But two died before arriving at a port. Four were released successfully.

The remaining whale is currently in a poor condition and will continue to be observed and treated.