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Whale body removed for disposal | |
(about 6 hours later) | |
A dead minke whale washed up on a south Wales beach is to be taken away for disposal by a specialist company. | |
The whale carcass is being held at a compound in Cardiff before being transported to Dorset by animal and cattle experts Frome Vale. | |
The company has experience in disposing of marine life across the south and west regional coast lines. | |
Frome Vale is licensed with Defra and operates in accordance with the animal by-products regulations. | |
The Vale of Glamorgan council confirmed the 33ft (10m) whale, which was washed up at Cold Knap, Barry, is to be taken away. | |
This has been an unusual and complex operation Colin Smith, Vale of Glamorgan council | |
Works manager Colin Smith said: "This has been an unusual and complex operation but thankfully, with a co-ordinated effort between all the parties involved, it has resulted in an efficient removal. | |
"As a result I would like to extend my gratitude on behalf of the council to all those who worked with us for their valued contribution." | |
Dozens of onlookers went to Cold Knap on Tuesday when the creature's body washed up. | |
The body of the whale was then washed out by the tide, before once again becoming lodged on rocks nearby. | |
It is believed to have been initially sighted off Burnham-on-Sea, Somerset, on Monday. | It is believed to have been initially sighted off Burnham-on-Sea, Somerset, on Monday. |
Rescuers from Somerset had tried unsuccessfully to tow it out to sea before it appeared again at Barry on Tuesday morning. | Rescuers from Somerset had tried unsuccessfully to tow it out to sea before it appeared again at Barry on Tuesday morning. |