A pilot whale has died after becoming stranded on a beach - despite a desperate rescue attempt.<br /><br />The whale was discovered on Firemore Beach, north of Gairloch, on 4 May by a hillwalker who spotted the creature on the shore.<br /><br />Donna Hopton, Wester Ross coordinator medic for the British Divers Marine Life Rescue (BDMLR) was notified, and began recruiting local boat owners to help rescue the whale.
