Dead juvenile northern bottlenose whale found on Cumbrian beach

Summarised from BBC Cumbria's report · Updated 25 Oct, 20:37 · Archive

A juvenile northern bottlenose whale was found dead on Flimby beach in Cumbria after storms.

A juvenile northern bottlenose whale washed up dead on Flimby beach in Cumbria on Saturday, following severe storms that battered the UK. Maryport Coastguard Rescue Team attended the scene and warned the public to stay away from the carcass.

The Coastguard cautioned that the dead whale 'may have toxins that can pass to humans' and advised that disease could be transmitted to people who come into contact with it. The team urged the public to report any sightings of stranded whales as soon as possible, whether alive or dead, and to keep clear from the animal while waiting for assistance. 'Gathering round the animal will intensify their distress, and it is possible for disease to be passed to humans,' the Coastguard said.

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• Dead whale found washed up on beach in stormPeople are asked to keep away from the juvenile northern bottlenose whale on Flimby beach.BBC Cumbria · 25 Oct, 14:59

In this story: Flimby beach · Cumbria · Maryport Coastguard Rescue Team · Whale and Dolphin Conservation

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