Two pilot whales die after stranding off Northumberland
Two pilot whales have died after a mass stranding off the Northumberland coast, according to the BBC. Attempts to refloat the animals were unsuccessful because of the tides. The available report does not state how many whales were involved initially or explain the cause of the stranding.
Two pilot whales have died after a mass stranding off the Northumberland coast, according to the BBC. Attempts were made to refloat the whales, but the efforts were unsuccessful because of the tides. The available material does not say when the stranding occurred or identify the organisation leading the rescue operation.
It also does not state how many pilot whales were involved in the mass stranding at the outset, whether any animals survived or what happened to the whales after the attempts to refloat them failed. No cause for the stranding was provided. The report contains no further details about plans to recover the dead animals or investigate the incident.
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