Minke whale washed up on beach

Plans are underway to try and remove the carcase of a nine-metre long Minke whale which has been washed up at Magilligan Point.

By Olga Bradshaw

Published 22nd Nov 2013, 15:37 BST

The minke whale which has been washed up at Magilligan.

The corpse of the Minke whale was discovered at Magillian Point on Tuesday, November 19, below the high tide mark and close to Magillian Ranges.

According to an MOD spokesman, the MOD took all appropriate actions liaising with HM Coastguard and Limavady Borough Council about the carcase.

“Given the possibility of the corpse being taken into the Foyle Estuary and becoming a hazard to shipping, HM Coastguard is working with Limavady Borough Council on the safe disposal of the corpse,” he said.

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