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Eventually, it was deemed unsafe to refloat the remaining 12 whales due to the shallow beach and rough sea conditions, and considering the prolonged time they had been out of the water, the decision was made to euthanize them on welfare grounds.<ref>[https://bdmlr.org.uk/pilot-whale-mass-stranding-isle-of-lewis Pilot whale mass stranding, Isle of Lewis] British Divers Marine Life Rescue </ref> | Eventually, it was deemed unsafe to refloat the remaining 12 whales due to the shallow beach and rough sea conditions, and considering the prolonged time they had been out of the water, the decision was made to euthanize them on welfare grounds.<ref>[https://bdmlr.org.uk/pilot-whale-mass-stranding-isle-of-lewis Pilot whale mass stranding, Isle of Lewis] British Divers Marine Life Rescue </ref> | ||
* [[Video:Mass stranding in Scotland kills more than 40 whales]] | |||
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