2 beached pygmy sperm whales die on beach in St. Augustine, Florida

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Pygmy sperm whale calf being transported from St. Augustine Beach by FWC

Two whales died after becoming stranded on St. Augustine beach Thursday.

Florida Fish and Wildlife said the whales were stranded on the beach near Ocean Trace Road during the afternoon.

Officials said a pygmy sperm whale calf was stranded alive on the beach. Its mother late became stranded.

FWC is not sure what happened, but they think the deaths may have been related to the birthing process. During birth, the mother will head towards shore and the calf will follow.

A necropsy will be performed tomorrow by the FWC and the Georgia Aquarium field station.

If anyone sees wildlife in distress, call 1-888-404-FWCC.