A total of 55 pilot whales washed up on a beach in the Scottish Outer Hebrides. The mammals were discovered early on Sunday morning, when only 15 survived, although they also eventually died.

Animals were examined in trai mhor beachon the Isle of Lewis by members of the British Divers for the Rescue of Marine Life who were alerted by the police.

Members of the organization provided first aid to the surviving specimens and tried to get them afloat.

Surviving whales died little by little, and after checking their poor condition over time of water finally, all animals were euthanized with the support of a veterinarian.

Local authorities have already begun cleaning up the beach and are asking people to avoid the area.

Expertise animal carcasses identified a woman with vaginal prolapse, suggesting that she had difficulty in childbirth.

pilot whales This is a very social species, in which it is not uncommon that when one member of the herd runs aground, the whole group follows him, despite the risk involved.