Stranded pilot whales released after rescued by crews in Florida

It's not clear why these pilot whales were stranded on the beach as they often live in groups of up to 10 to 100, according to spokesperson for the local marine aquarium. /VCG Photo

Volunteers and rescue crews loaded one of the five stranded pilot whales onto a boat as they planned to release it couple miles off shore along Florida's coast on Monday. /VCG Photo

A total of five pilot whales were rescued by crews on Redington beach as they were found stranded close to shore earlier on Monday. /VCG Photo

Three of them were released while the other two were taken to a truck waiting to be sent to Howard Park in Tarpon Springs before being released. /VCG Photo

It's not clear why these pilot whales were stranded on the beach as they often live in groups of up to 10 to 100, according to spokesperson for the local marine aquarium. /VCG Photo

Volunteers and rescue crews loaded one of the five stranded pilot whales onto a boat as they planned to release it couple miles off shore along Florida's coast on Monday. /VCG Photo