The most recent event of this scale on England’s east coast was in January 2016 when a pod of six sperm whales died after becoming stranded. The decaying bodies are now simply a macabre reminder of that heartbreaking day and a deeply sad end to the lives of such fascinating and mysterious mammals. “We would therefore echo the advice of the authorities that members of the public should continue to keep away from the whales.”. There were two sperm whales stranded on the Norfolk coast around the same time which may have been part of the same pod. She said photographs of the animals, believed to be a pod of juvenile males, would be shared with the cetacean strandings investigation programme and it was now the responsibility of the council and beach owners to plan what happened to the bodies. She said: “We can only hope that there are no more whales still in the area that might yet come ashore. Four sperm whales remain on the coastline between Withernsea and Tunstall, Sign up to the Hull Live newsletter for daily updates and breaking news. An East Riding of Yorkshire Council spokesperson told the Gazette: “The council can confirm two sperm whales have washed up on Withernsea beach this week. 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On Thursday evening, the British Divers Marine Life Rescue (BDMLR) said all 10 of the whales had died after getting lost off the coast of the UK, where they are rarely seen and were almost certainly looking for food. Two male sperm whale found in remote part of England’s Withernsea beach on the North Sea dead and mutilated on December 28, 2020. The novelty has worn off and they have simply lost their aura. The coastguard are on the scene and are urging the public to stay away whilst a rescue operation is … Whales have washed up on the beach between Tunstall and Withernsea, in the East Riding of Yorkshire (Image: Emily Mayman of British Divers Marine Life Rescue) She was called to the scene after passers-by spotted the gigantic sperm whales stranded on the coast. A whale removed from the beach at Withernsea (Screengrab) The body of a 40ft long sperm whale which was among seven that washed up on an East Yorkshire beach on Christmas Eve has finally been removed. They have become a public health hazard as they continue to decompose. While there was an understandable fascination and draw to get close to these incredible sperm whales shortly after their stranding, now they trigger feelings of disgust and horror. One of the seven whales washed up near to Withernsea. A pod of what is thought to be up to seven sperm whales has washed up on an East Yorkshire beach. But, as you walk along towards Tunstall, the odd shapes begin to loom across the coastal vista. A pod of 10 sperm whales has washed up on a beach in East Yorkshire in a mass stranding and rescue teams fear at least five may already be dead. Two of the dead animals washed back into the sea almost immediately, while one was removed by East Riding Council a couple of weeks later as it was close to Withernsea promenade. “They are all juvenile males between 11m and 13m in length, as with nearly every other UK stranded sperm whale.”. Ten sperm whales found washed up on the North Sea coast have died. But those warning are hardly necessary now. A spokeswoman for the Maritime and Coastguard Agency said: “Just before 8.30am today HM Coastguard received a 999 call from a member of the public with a report of seeing a number of whales on the shoreline at Withernsea beach. Members of the coastguard and British Divers Marine Life Rescue (BDMLR) are on the beach, between Tunstall and Withernsea, near Hull. “We would like to extend our heartfelt thanks and gratitude to all of our team involved on the ground and behind the scenes in this awful situation today, of all days for it to happen on, as well as our colleagues in the Maritime and Coastguard Agency who have been on scene all day dealing with these tragic and difficult circumstances.”. Image by Rob Deaville, CSIP. It said that because of their size – males reach about 20 metres in length and weigh up to 80 tonnes – it was not possible to move the whales once they were stranded, and they rarely survive long when on land. They have turned rather bizarre hues of red and yellow with the decomposition further along for these animals. 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Sperm whales wash up on East Yorkshire beach Thursday 24 December 2020 13:19, UK Eight sperm whales have washed up on Withernsea beach in East Yorkshire. The juvenile sperm whales washed ashore near Withernsea on Christmas Eve but the attempts to rescue them were unsuccessful. Rescuers have revealed that four of the whales which were alive when the … “We understand that two of the whales are located on our foreshore but that they are located in areas with limited public access and where their removal would be practically very difficult. Members of the coastguard and British Divers Marine Life Rescue (BDMLR) were called to the beach between Tunstall and Withernsea on Thursday morning to … He said: “We have been able to access and examine stomachs in two of the stranded sperm whales with large quantities of squid beaks but no evidence of recent feeding and no visible plastics or marine debris noted To sign up for the Hull Live newsletter, click here. You would be forgiven for thinking the incredible marine mammals would have long withered away with the skeletal remains washed out to sea. Nine whales have been washed up onto a beach between Tunstall and Withernsea, in the East Riding of Yorkshire. A pod of 10 sperm whales has washed up on a beach in East Yorkshire in a mass stranding and rescue teams fear at least five may already be dead. A pod of 10 sperm whales have died on the east Yorkshire coast in what is thought to be the biggest mass stranding of the cetacean in England since records began in 1913. However, the other four were left to decompose naturally by the Crown Estate. In fact, most seem to hug the waterline in a bid to keep as far away as possible. Both whales were part of the original pod which initially washed up in December 2020 and were stranded further north on the coastline. In a series of tweets, Mr Deaville has revealed more about the strandings and the state of the cetaceans. In the days following their deaths, children were seen "climbing" on the whales despite warnings about "harmful bacteria, fluids and other associated health hazards" linked to their decomposition. There are grave concerns for a pod of 10 sperm whales stranded in the East Yorkshire with two ending up beached off the coast. The four … When you subscribe we will use the information you provide to send you these newsletters. The first one you come across is half submerged in sand as if nature is trying to give it a respectful burial. A group of whales have been washed up on a beach in East Yorkshire. The force said in a tweet: “Coastguard are currently dealing with seven whales that have sadly washed up on the beach, between Tunstall and Withernsea. They were among 30 of the mammals to wash up on coastlines across northern Europe over a period of six weeks. A rescue operation was launched after the group of juvenile mammals was spotted in shallow water between Tunstall and Withernsea at around 8.30am on Christmas Eve. A number of whales have washed up dead on a beach in East Yorkshire. Walk along Withernsea beach towards Tunstall in the cold winter sunlight and you will still be reminded of the heartbreaking event that occurred here on Christmas Eve. Seven young males died that day. British Divers Marine Life Rescue (BDMLR) said four of the group in difficulty near Withernsea have been confirmed to be still alive but all are believed to be in a poor nutritional condition. The pod was first spotted on a beach between Tunstall and Withernsea, near Hull, at about 08:30 GMT. As strange as the whale mutilations are, it is thought they started in Norway waters and some how ended up in the more shallow waters of the North Sea off Withernsea. Something went wrong, please try again later. The spokeswoman said: “Many of the animals involved today were in poor nutritional condition as a result and clearly would not have survived long if they had refloated alive on the tide.”. The force said in a tweet: “Coastguard are currently dealing with seven whales that have sadly washed up on the beach, between Tunstall and Withernsea. The BDMLR said sperm whales were rarely seen off the UK coast as they usually hunted large or medium-sized squid, diving up to 2,000 metres at a time, but this food was not abundant in the North Sea. Shortly after the strandings people were warned they pose a danger, particularly to pets and children. Now, however, they are a much sadder and grimmer sight albeit remaining remarkably intact two months on. Mr Deaville and colleagues were able to carry out an autopsy and discovered what the whales had not eaten for a while and one had possibly been struck by a vessel. https://www.hulldailymail.co.uk/.../withernsea-whale-corpses-rotting-beach-5026408 British Divers Marine Life Rescue (BDMLR) said four of the group in difficulty near Withernsea … The second is still very much recognisable but it appears sick trophy hunters have pulled out all the teeth and squares seem to have been carved out of the body – perhaps some kind of autopsy took place. East Riding Council move the whale close to Withernsea promenade but the four whales in more isolated locations were left. Drone shot of a dead whale stranded on the beach near Withernsea (Image: Rob Deaville/CSIP-ZSL). Mr Deaville said: “We have been able to access and examine stomachs in two of the stranded sperm whales with large quantities of squid beaks but no evidence of recent feeding and no visible plastics or marine debris noted, “Deep parallel linear scars across the head of one animal consistent with a non-fatal vessel interaction. The North Sea is not normally an area they inhabit as the water is not deep enough for deep sea squid which is their favourite food. The coastguard and police have also been called to scene in Humberside. That stench is still there and it will only get worse as the weather warms up. A pod of 10 sperm whales have died on the east Yorkshire coast in what is thought to be the biggest mass stranding of the cetacean in England since records began in 1913. The BDMLR said it was not able to try to shepherd the sperm whales out to deeper waters due to the rough sea. Four rotting sperm whales remain where they were sadly stranded almost two months ago. EXCLUSIVE: Four sperm whales that washed up dead on beach last year have been left to rot as locals in nearby town complain of 'horrendous stench' Ten whales washed up in Withernsea… By Stephen Lewis StephenLewisYrk Reporter/Community Content Reporter All 10 sperm whales stranded near Withernsea, East Yorkshire, have died, British Divers Marine Life … British Divers Marine Life Rescue (BDMLR) said four of the group in difficulty near Withernsea have been confirmed to be still alive but all are believed to be in a poor nutritional condition. A group of whales have been washed up on a beach in East Yorkshire. The whales at the beach between Tunstall and Withernsea in east Yorkshire. There were complaints of a "potent" stench coming off the bodies which "takes your breath away". This was the scene between Hornsea and Withetnsea where seven whales have been stranded. The Crown Estate previously explained why the whales are simply being left. 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