‘Almost looks fake’: two Sydney beaches closed after whale carcass washes up
Two Sydney beaches, Coogee and Maroubra, have been closed after a whale carcass washed up on the rocks. Local authorities are working with Indigenous rangers to ensure the removal of the remains is handled in a culturally and environmentally sensitive manner.
Why it matters
The incident highlights the challenges of managing natural occurrences in urban environments while respecting Indigenous cultural heritage.
Coogee (pictured) and Maroubra beaches have been closed after a whale carcass washed up on the rocks between them. Coogee (pictured) and Maroubra beaches have been closed after a whale carcass washed up on the rocks between them. Sydney ‘Almost looks fake’: two Sydney beaches closed after whale carcass washes up Swimming banned at Maroubra and Coogee while council prioritises ‘culturally respectful’ removal of remains
Prefer the Guardian on Google Coogee and Maroubra beaches have been closed as a precaution after a whale carcass washed up on the rocks between the two busy swimming and surfing spots in Sydney ’s eastern suburbs.
The local council said it was working with rangers and the New South Wales Department of Primary Industries on the whale’s removal from a “difficult-to-access location surrounded by cliffs and rock ledge”.
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