Two pilot whales dead after mass stranding
Summary
About 40 pilot whales were seen near the shore at Amble, Northumberland, acting distressed, and two whales died after some became stranded on Coquet Island. Rescue teams tried but could not refloat the whales because of tides and difficult access to the island, and they stayed nearby to help any whales that are still healthy.Key Facts
- Around 40 pilot whales were spotted near the Northumberland coast at Amble.
- The whales showed signs of distress, which often happens before stranding events.
- Rescue teams, including British Divers Marine Life Rescue (BDMLR) and local boats, tried to herd the whales back to sea.
- Some whales became stranded on Coquet Island, with two confirmed dead.
- Attempts to refloat the whales failed due to tides and rocky terrain.
- The whales travel in tight social groups and strand together because they rely on close communication.
- Scientists have different ideas why strandings happen, including disorientation from following prey or one whale leading others toward shore.
- BDMLR and the Royal Society for the Protection of Birds (RSPB) continue to support rescue efforts.
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