Stranded pilot whale dies after washing up on remote beach from on the beach 279999594 640x0 jpg Watch Video
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Description: A pilot whale has died after becoming stranded on a beach - despite a desperate rescue attempt.<br/><br/>The whale was discovered on Firemore Beach, north of Gairloch, on 4 May by a hillwalker who spotted the creature on the shore.<br/><br/>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.