Sperm whale tangled in ropes dies after stranding

The 15-metre (49ft) long whale was first spotted off the coast of Skye on Thursday
Sperm whale tangled in ropes dies after stranding

The whale was found tangled in rope (Norman Gillies/BDMLR/PA)

Tue, 04 Mar, 2025 - 15:40
PA Scotland reporter

A sperm whale has died after becoming tangled in ropes and stranding on a Scottish island.

The 15-metre (49ft) long whale was first spotted off the coast of Skye on Thursday.

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