A badly decomposed whale carcass recently washed ashore in Mosselbay.
By: Corné van Zyl
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According to reports, the animal carcass was first spotted in the water near The Point in Mossel Bay.
The spokesperson for the Stranded Marine Animal Rescue Team (S.M.A.R.T.), Val Marsh, said the team has been keeping an eye on the carcass and is now at the beach in Hersham.
“The beach is closed, and we are waiting for the carcass to be removed.”
the carcass is too decomposed to positively identify the type of whale. It is believed the carcass will be buried today.
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Last year, a MASSIVE whale carcass washed ashore in Cape Town.
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According to the NSRI the carcass was located close in-shore on Friday afternoon, 25 November, and by Saturday morning, the creature had, as predicted, beached in Strand.
The carcass, which drew much attention, was removed on Saturday afternoon.
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LAST YEAR A MASSIVE CARCASS WASHED ASHORE IN CAPE TOWN
Despite the removal of the carcass, the CoCT Law Enforcement Marine Unit officers, CoCT lifeguards, Strand Surf Lifesaving lifeguards, and Strand Neighbourhood Watch appealed to bathers to NOT enter the water on Saturday and on Sunday.
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A SHARK ALERT WAS ISSUED DESPITE THE CARCASS BEING REMOVED
“It is normal for a whale carcass to attract sharks and caution is advised.
“We are appealing to water users along the Strand Beach front and towards Gordon’s Bay and towards Macassar to be aware of possible increased shark activity in the area due to the whale carcass and to exercise caution.”
NSRI
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