Of the 32 short-finned pilot whales (Globicephala) stranded in an estuary last week in Probolinggo, East Java, eight have died.

A rescue team composed of local fishermen and officials tried to coax the mammals back to sea during high tide. Though they were able to save 24, eight whales returned to shore overnight and in the morning were found dead.

Local officials are still working to determine why the stranding occurred. So far, they have cite