Pilot whales stranded on beach in western Australia - in pictures

Locals attempting to rescue pilot whales stranded at Cheynes Beach near Albany, in Western Australia. More than 50 pilot whales have died with authorities saying they are trying to save dozens more. AFP
Locals attempting to rescue pilot whales stranded at Cheynes Beach near Albany, in Western Australia. More than 50 pilot whales have died with authorities saying they are trying to save dozens more. AFP
Scores of pilot whales stranded themselves on a beach in Western Australia. AFP
Scores of pilot whales stranded themselves on a beach in Western Australia. AFP
The pilot whales grouped offshore before they were beached. AFP
The pilot whales grouped offshore before they were beached. AFP
Locals attempted to rescue pilot whales stranded at Cheynes Beach near Albany, in Western Australia. AFP
Locals attempted to rescue pilot whales stranded at Cheynes Beach near Albany, in Western Australia. AFP
Nearly 100 pilot whales stranded themselves on the beach on Tuesday. About half had died by Wednesday morning, despite rescue efforts. AP
Nearly 100 pilot whales stranded themselves on the beach on Tuesday. About half had died by Wednesday morning, despite rescue efforts. AP
Pilot whales are notorious for their strong social bonds, so often when one whale gets into difficulty and strands, the rest follow. AP
Pilot whales are notorious for their strong social bonds, so often when one whale gets into difficulty and strands, the rest follow. AP