Volunteer whale rescuers are attempting to raise funds for a mammal rescue kit following the mass stranding of a pod off Skye.
A number of pilot whales died after 21 beached earlier this month.
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Mr Hawkins said: "Sadly, one of the lessons learned on the day of the stranding was how ill prepared the Highlands are for such tragedies such as what took place.
"Time is a critical factor when these animals come ashore and we hope to be able to avoid such delays again in the future by ensuring a pontoon is on hand to be mobilised for any location from Skye up to Cape Wrath and even by ferry out to the Hebrides.”
The online appeal is at www.justgiving.com/BDMLR-
Whale rescuers launch appeal for refloating equipment
15 June 2015