PICTURES: Three whales die amid huge rescue operation on Skye

Three whales have died and 10 others are stranded off the Isle of Skye.

The British Divers Marine Life Rescue (BDMLR) was alerted to a pod of 21 pilot whales that had become stranded at Brogaig Bay on Skye at about 4am.

A huge rescue operation is currently under way to help the injured creatures however the BDMLR fears it could be difficult.

A spokesman for the organisation said: “They are not in an easy position as they have stranded awkwardly on rocks, meaning it is difficult to relieve the pressure on their bodies.”