SWF Observer, John Kinsman reported a 15ft pilot whale stranded Crammond Island near Edinburgh this morning (9.30 am). The animal was on its side and reportedly going around in circles. British Divers Marine Life Rescue (BDMLR) attended rapidly.
Update (4/09/2013)
Unfortunately, this whale died yesterday evening despite all the rescuers efforts.
Many readers will remember the much larger pilot whale stranding which took place in Fife a year and a day ago. Click here to read more on last year’s stranding.