More than 50 pilot whales dead in mass stranding on Isle of Lewis in Scotland

Decision taken to euthanise few initial survivors on welfare groundsA pod of more than 50 pilot whales has died after a mass stranding on a Scottish beach.Marine rescuers were called to the scene at Traigh Mhor in North Tolsta, on the Isle of Lewis, to reports that dozens of the mammals were in difficulty there around 7am on Sunday. Continue reading...