UPDATE Pilot Whales restrand on Lieutenant's Island in Wellfleet, MA.

The whales stranded once again with the falling tide and veterinary experts determined the animals were too weak to survive another rescue attempt. By late afternoon, the difficult decision was made to euthanize the remaining animals and end their suffering.

All members of IFAW's Emergency Relief Team would like to extend our sincere thanks for the tremendous outpouring of support we received during this difficult event. The donations of blankets, buckets, and food, plus the assistance of police and fire officials as well as the countless volunteers who joined us on the beaches made it possible to at least attempt a rescue during this mass stranding event.

We will post additional updates on this site as soon as it becomes available.