The pilot whale was found on a beach on the south west coast of the Isle of Wight on Saturday.

Teams who worked for hours trying to help the pair said they were 'heartbroken' and upset by comments on social media suggesting they could have done more. | ITV News Anglia

The animal rescue service involved in attempting to save two pilot whales in Canvey yesterday (October 5) have released a statement after one whale died and the other sadly had to be put down. Members of the public were told to stay away from an Essex creek after two whales were sadly found dead.

A stranded pilot whale has died on a beach on the Isle of Wight despite attempts to rescue it. Residents rushed to try to save the whale on Saturday morning on the West Wight beach after the alarm was raised.