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| Anstruther in Fife sees mass stranding of pilot whales | Anstruther in Fife sees mass stranding of pilot whales |
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| Animal rescue experts have been called to a mass stranding of whales on the east coast of Scotland. | |
| More than 20 whales are thought to have died of about 30 that were stranded. | |
| The coastguard said nine whales were being kept alive by vets from British Divers and Marine Life Rescue, with help from the emergency services. | The coastguard said nine whales were being kept alive by vets from British Divers and Marine Life Rescue, with help from the emergency services. |
| The incident between Anstruther and Pittenweem in Fife involves pilot whales, each of them approximately 20ft (6m) long. | |
| Forth coastguard were alerted to the incident at about 07:00 BST on Sunday. | Forth coastguard were alerted to the incident at about 07:00 BST on Sunday. |
| Three of the stranded whales are believed to be young pups. | Three of the stranded whales are believed to be young pups. |
| It is hoped four of the surviving mammals will be refloated at high tide on Sunday. | It is hoped four of the surviving mammals will be refloated at high tide on Sunday. |
| A large number of bystanders gathered at the scene, and the coastguard urged the public to stay away to allow rescue teams to carry out their duties. | A large number of bystanders gathered at the scene, and the coastguard urged the public to stay away to allow rescue teams to carry out their duties. |
| Coastguard teams from St Andrews and Leven, Anstruther lifeboat, and Fife Police are assisting with the incident. | Coastguard teams from St Andrews and Leven, Anstruther lifeboat, and Fife Police are assisting with the incident. |