Ten sperm whales washed ashore on a beach in Yorkshire, UK on December 24 and have since died. The animals were situated between Tunstall and Withernsea, according to The Independent.
Six of the ten marine mammals perished before assistance arrived, confirmed the British Divers Marine Life Rescue to The Independent.
The incoming tide made it very difficult and dangerous for members of the charity to help the remaining whales.
Pictures from #Tunstall as police, the coastguard and British Marine Life deal with seven sperm whales that have been washed up on the beach.
📷 courtesy of Emily Mayman pic.twitter.com/ufu0WKTnAp
— Natalie Bell (@nbell186) December 24, 2020
**Distressing Images** Animal rescuers are asking us to STAY AWAY from the Holderness coast so they can protect 7 stranded whales. It’s a desperately sad scene. You wouldn’t want to see it anyway 😞 @RadioHumberside @looknorthBBC pic.twitter.com/q5Heg63rzE
— Amanda White (@AuntieMongo) December 24, 2020
The scene at #Tunstall near #Withernsea as rescue teams deal with seven sperm whales that have been washed up on the beach. No rescue underway due to sea state and rising tide. pic.twitter.com/3cz8wgWi7R
— Natalie Bell (@nbell186) December 24, 2020
Picture: Twitter/ Natalie Bell @nbell186/ Emily Mayman
