Whale in Thames
A northern lost bottle-nosed whale died after being stranded in the Thames in central London.
Millions watched worldwide as rescuers craned the 18ft (5m) mammal onto a barge, but it suffered a series of fatal convulsions while being transported to sea.
It is the first time the endangered species has been spotted in the river since records began nearly a century ago. The animals, which can weigh up to four tonnes, are usually found in deep North Sea waters.
Captivating
The whale in the Thames captured imaginations around the world. (Picture: Gareth Harmer)
