A 25ft whale found washed up at a UK beauty spot is set to be buried there.
The body of the minke whale was spotted in shallow sea water two weeks ago.
It is likely to have died before washing up, according to experts.
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The exact cause of death is unknown but it is believed it may have become entangled in a net or something similar.
Beachgoers were advised to avoid the carcass, which was decomposing at Lunan Bay, Arbroath, Scotland, as reported by What’s The Jam.
And at the time, some locals found the death distressing.
Vic Irons said: “Such a shame.
“Looks quite badly injured prior to washing up.”
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And Susan Johnston Stirling added: “Very sad to see such a beautiful animal in this state.
“I hope someone removes it soon.”
Now contractors have dug a huge trench to bury the giant mammal in the sand.
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The bulbous part on its head was caused by gasses from the decomposition.
It is the second minke whale to be buried on the beach after one also washed up there in 2018.
Minke whales can grow up to 29ft long and live in the Atlantic.
They feed on krill and are not deemed dangerous to humans but have been known to chase boats out of curiosity.
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