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Ten sperm whales found washed up on the North Sea coast have died.
The pod was first spotted on a beach between Tunstall and Withernsea, near Hull, at about 08:30 GMT.
Members of the British Divers Marine Life Rescue (BDMLR) said poor weather conditions and the size of the whales meant it was impossible to save them.
A spokesperson said the young whales were in very poor nutritional condition and had most likely suffered a navigation error .
They rarely survive long once stranded, the group said.
image copyrightEmily Mayman (BDMLR)
image captionThe BDMLR has been involved in the rescue of marine wildlife since its formation in 1988
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One of a group of 10 sperm whales which have been beached on a stretch of coastline between the villages of Tunstall and Withernsea in East Yorkshire
A group of whales have been washed up on a beach in East Yorkshire.
Humberside Police said the seven animals have been beached on a stretch of coastline between the villages of Tunstall and Withernsea.
They said the Coastguard and British Marine Life Rescue were helping with the situation.
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 have also contacted British Marine Life Rescue, who are attending to assist.”
Tragedy as all 10 whales mysteriously washed up on Yorkshire beach declared dead WARNING GRAPHIC IMAGES Emergency services had an almost impossible task ahead of them to recover 10 whales which washed up along the British coast this afternoon – sadly they all died
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10 whales have washed up on the British shore (Image: Emily Mayman / BDMLR / SWNS)
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A pod of 10 whales which became stranded off the East Yorkshire coast have died.
Members of the coastguard and British Divers Marine Life Rescue (BDMLR) were called to the beach between Tunstall and Withernsea on Thursday morning to help the mammals as fears grew for their health.
A rescue operation was put on hold earlier due to bad weather and rough seas, and the last of the whales died during the afternoon, BDMLR confirmed. Image: The pod has been beached on a stretch of coastline between the villages of Tunstall and Withernsea
At least two of the animals were washed up on the beach, where their chances of surviving were slim.