Dolphins strand themselves in England

At least 21 dolphins have died after becoming stranded in a river creek on the Cornish coast.

An RNLI lifeboat crew member called out to Porth Creek near Portscatho said it was a "scene of carnage".

Rescuers helped seven dolphins to return to the rest of their pod in deeper waters. One of the dead animals is believed to have been pregnant.

It is thought a few dolphins may have got into trouble and their distress calls lured others into the inlet.

Helmsman Dave Nicoll from Falmouth lifeboat said two of his crew got into the water with the dolphins:

"It's a horrible scene of carnage with bodies everywhere, but we are doing our best to help and will continue to support the expert groups."