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Large whale carcass washed up in Cornwall | Large whale carcass washed up in Cornwall |
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A beach in Cornwall has been closed by police after the carcass of a large whale was found washed up. | A beach in Cornwall has been closed by police after the carcass of a large whale was found washed up. |
The whale, thought be about 20m (65ft) long, was washed up on Wanson Beach near Bude. | The whale, thought be about 20m (65ft) long, was washed up on Wanson Beach near Bude. |
It was discovered by Ado Shorland, who was walking his dog. | It was discovered by Ado Shorland, who was walking his dog. |
Marine biologists are examining the carcass of the whale. They believe it could be a fin whale although due to decay that has not been confirmed. | Marine biologists are examining the carcass of the whale. They believe it could be a fin whale although due to decay that has not been confirmed. |
Mr Shorland said: "I found it yesterday morning. It measures around 20m and the lower jaw has been detached and alone it is about 5m. It is a very large whale. | Mr Shorland said: "I found it yesterday morning. It measures around 20m and the lower jaw has been detached and alone it is about 5m. It is a very large whale. |
"From a distance I thought it to be a large tarp or mesh netting. When I realised it was a whale I was excited and saddened at the same time. | "From a distance I thought it to be a large tarp or mesh netting. When I realised it was a whale I was excited and saddened at the same time. |
"I felt humbled to be honest, the sheer size suggests it to be an adult, and alive it would have been such a majestic mammal." | "I felt humbled to be honest, the sheer size suggests it to be an adult, and alive it would have been such a majestic mammal." |
He also found a malnourished seal pup, which was taken to the Gweek Seal Sanctuary. | He also found a malnourished seal pup, which was taken to the Gweek Seal Sanctuary. |
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