1.   It is likened locally to a stranded whale, and dominates the area.

2.   Rescuers are trying to drive the stranded whales back out into the open sea.

3.   Lying across it like a stranded whale, if, that is, whales wear pink flying suits, was Carol.

4.   Over the next few days, scores of people hiked out to Dungenness Spit to get a look at the stranded whale.

5.   Covers were put over the stranded whale, and sea water was being hosed over her to keep her wet and cool, Myers said.

6.   The distressed stranded whales were attracting the others back into shore, said Department of Conservation officer Chris Visser of Stewart Island.

7.   The seal was eventually airlifted to Puerto Rico and placed with the Caribbean Stranding Network, which works to rescue stranded whales, dolphins and manatees.

8.   Relays of volunteers kept six stranded whales alive Thursday by supporting them as they lay in a shallow motel swimming pool.