77 Pilot Whales Die in Scotland's Largest Mass Stranding in Decades

Rescue efforts on Orkney's Sanday island prove unsuccessful as experts investigate causes

• The pod of 77 whales included males, females, calves, and juveniles.
• Only 12 whales were alive when rescuers arrived, but they were later euthanized.
• Experts from SMASS and BDMLR are conducting post-mortem examinations to determine the cause.
• Local farmers and community members are assisting with the removal of the carcasses.
• Mass strandings of pilot whales are not uncommon due to their strong social bonds.

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