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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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