Twenty-three pilot whales discovered in Sanday

Investigations are under way to establish why 23 pilot whales have died in Sanday.

The whales were discovered today (Sunday) at Roo Beach, close to Whitemill Bay.

Initial assessments are understood to be being carried out.

It appears the whales have been on the beach for several days.

It is just over a year since 77 pilot whales died in a mass stranding in Sanday.