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Stronsay pilot whales back out to sea

Northerly Marine Services vessel Reggie herding the whales out into open water last night, passing Rothiesholm Head, Stronsay.
(Russell Neave)

The operation to herd a group of pilot whales away from the shore in Stronsay proved to be a success last night, Monday.

The group were herded away from land, and back into open water by a flotilla of local vessels.

A team of volunteer medics from the British Divers Marine Life Rescue group, including Sanday Ranger Emma Neave- Webb, and other volunteers, have been involved in the operation.

A larger pod were herded out to sea from Sanday the night before.

Further details and pictures in The Orcadian on Thursday.