Dead whale found washed up on Flimby beach in storm
A juvenile northern bottlenose whale has washed up on Flimby beach in the UK following recent storms. Authorities have warned the public to avoid the carcass due to potential toxicity and disease risks.
Why it matters
Stranded marine mammals provide data on ocean health but pose public safety risks when they wash ashore.
Image source, Maryport Coastguard Rescue Team Image caption, A juvenile northern bottlenose whale was found dead on Flimby beach
People have been warned to keep away from a dead whale which has washed up on a shoreline.
Maryport Coastguard Rescue Team said it was called to Flimby beach where a juvenile northern bottlenose whale was found on Saturday, after Storm Austen and Storm Boelo battered the UK.
Northern bottlenose whales are most commonly found in the North Atlantic Ocean, where they can dive to more than 1,400m (4,593ft) deep and stay submerged for up to two hours, according to the charity Whale and Dolphin Conservation.
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