Dozens of pepper whales are stranded on American beaches

More than 40 pepper whales were aground after drifting into shallow waters in the state of Florida, USA, of which 10 died.

>>>Video: Pepper whales stranded on the US coast

According to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), pepper whales are stranded in shallow waters in a remote area in the Everglades National Park, south of Florida.

AFP said rescue workers are continuing to search for and save more than 40 stranded whales. Blair Mase, NOAA's spokesperson, said six dead whales were washed ashore and four others were thought to be dead.

Rescue boats enter shallow waters to save stranded whales.(Photo: BBC)

Mase also said that the water in this area is very shallow, with a depth of less than 1m, so it is difficult to provide enough water to bring the whales back to the sea. The rescue of the stranded whales has also encountered many obstacles.

It is still unclear why the herd of elephants has run aground here, because the herd has often lived in deep water.

Rescue workers are working with four animal protection groups and hope to receive support from experts from other countries to save whales' lives.

Linda Friar, spokesperson for the Everglades National Park, said security guards received notice that four whales were stranded from December 3. When they arrived at the scene, they found that more whales were stranded than they had originally received.

Everglades National Park, located in southern Florida, is the habitat of many animals, including crocodiles.