They squeaked as they died: I tried to help those baby pilot whales - but nothing could be done

Reporter Narelle Towie found herself joining volunteers and marine officials trying to save a pod stranded on Cheynes beach in Western AustraliaAs shots rang out, the battle to save Western Australia's stranded pilot whales was overIt was the little cries of the dying young ones that hit me hardest.The sound is hard to describe - like a high-pitched squeak, a forlorn whistle amid the noise of breaking waves. Continue reading...