A whale stuck in the River Thames was killed because it couldn't be rescued.

It was a tragic sight on Canvey Island, Essex as two pilot whales became stranded in a creek. Despite the best efforts of the fire brigade and the South Essex Wildlife Hospital team, the female whale and her calf were unable to be moved to deeper waters. Vets, marine biologists, and divers were all called in to assess the situation and try to save the whales.

Sadly, this was not the first time a pod of whales had become stranded in the area. Just two days prior, seven others had also met the same fate. The emergency service partners worked tirelessly through the night to try and save the stranded whales. However, it was ultimately determined by a specialist vet that the most humane course of action was to euthanize the female whale to prevent further suffering. The use of chemicals to euthanize the animal was also deemed too risky for other wildlife in the area.

The decision to euthanize the whale was not an easy one, and it was met with regret by all involved. Police Chief Supt Morgan Cronin expressed his gratitude to the emergency service partners and the public for their understanding. The South Essex Wildlife Hospital team, who had been working closely with the stranded whales, were also deeply affected by the outcome. They were distressed and saddened by the loss and were upset by claims on social media that they had not done enough to save the whales.

Wildlife photographer Rosie Barrett, who works for whale charity ORCA, was also present at the scene and shared her devastation in a Facebook post. She explained that pilot whales are notoriously difficult to rescue, especially since they often strand in groups due to their strong family bonds. Despite the efforts of all involved, both whales tragically passed away.

In another incident, a pilot whale was found stranded on a beach near Brighstone, Isle of Wight. Despite the efforts of dog walkers and the HM Coastguard rescue team, the whale could not be saved and had to be put down. The British Divers Marine Life Rescue and Coastguard crews worked hard to try and return the whale to deeper waters, but sadly, their attempts were unsuccessful. The whale's body was eventually removed from the beach the following morning.

It is heart-wrenching to see these majestic creatures suffer such a fate, and it is understandable that many are looking for answers and solutions. However, it is important to remember that rescuing and refloating large cetaceans is not an easy task. The teams involved in these rescue efforts did everything in their power to try and save the stranded whales. Let us refrain from speculations and instead focus on the tragic loss of these beautiful creatures.

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