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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. A total of 16 whales have died after being stranded on the east coast of Scotland.
More than 20 whales are thought to have died of about 30 that were stranded. Ten others were refloated after being kept alive by vets from British Divers and Marine Life Rescue.
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 involved pilot whales, each of them approximately 20ft (6m) long.
The incident between Anstruther and Pittenweem in Fife involves pilot whales, each of them approximately 20ft (6m) long. The whales which survived will be monitored for the next 24 hours to see if they re-beach.
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 whales which died were calves.
It is hoped four of the surviving mammals will be refloated at high tide on Sunday. The incident drew a large number of bystanders to the scene, prompting the coastguard to urge 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 assisted with the incident.
Coastguard teams from St Andrews and Leven, Anstruther lifeboat, and Fife Police are assisting with the incident.
A further 24 pilot whales, thought to be from the same pod, were spotted in shallow water about three miles away at Cellardyke.A further 24 pilot whales, thought to be from the same pod, were spotted in shallow water about three miles away at Cellardyke.
They have been monitored for signs that they are in danger of stranding.They have been monitored for signs that they are in danger of stranding.
High tide in the area will be at 16:30 BST.