Hundreds gathered at Richmond Lock and Weir on Sunday night after the mammal, believed to be a Minke whale - between three to four metres long, became stuck. The whale got into difficulty as it was washed ashore at the lock after swimming all the way through central London. (Image: Peter Manning/LNP) (Image: Peter Manning/LNP)The whale appeared to have got stuck on the lock's boat rollers, as emergency staff work to set it free. It is believed the whale was first spotted at midday a few miles up the river near Barnes Bridge. stuck at Richmond Lock Bridge... Vet in attendance and a large crowd of people willing it back into the river!"

Source: Daily Mirror May 09, 2021 20:23 UTC