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