Stranded pilot whale dies after washing up on remote beach
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2024-05-08
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A pilot whale has died after becoming stranded on a beach - despite a desperate rescue attempt.
The whale was discovered on Firemore Beach, north of Gairloch, on 4 May by a hillwalker who spotted the creature on the shore.
Donna Hopton, Wester Ross coordinator medic for the British Divers Marine Life Rescue (BDMLR) was notified, and began recruiting local boat owners to help rescue the whale.
The whale was discovered on Firemore Beach, north of Gairloch, on 4 May by a hillwalker who spotted the creature on the shore.
Donna Hopton, Wester Ross coordinator medic for the British Divers Marine Life Rescue (BDMLR) was notified, and began recruiting local boat owners to help rescue the whale.
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