- Thousands of starfish were discovered washed ashore on Kirkcaldy beach in Fife, Scotland, on Monday.
- By Tuesday, the decaying remains of the creatures were strewn across the sand, attracting local residents.
- An expert from the University of St Andrews suggested that heavy seas and strong currents were the most likely cause of the mass stranding.
- The incident is considered an unfortunate but natural event, with no cause for wider concern.
- Starfish can only survive out of water for a short period, but if found alive, they can potentially recover if returned to the sea.
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