Dead Whale

[Tugmistress]

For anyone interested the dead whale on Thurso Beach is an Adult Male Pilot whale.

If you are really gruesome will add some pics into my gallery later this afternoon
:evil

[SandTiger]

The pix are up now and can be found here - http://www.tugmistress.co.uk/index.php?option=com_ponygallery&Itemid=&func=viewcategory&catid=41

[William]

I am guessing that it was dead and floating in the sea before it was washed up

[SandTiger]

We're guessing a couple of weeks - Not a fresh kill

[Seabird]

Seeing that dead whale reminded me that a lot of dead fish had been washed up on Dunnet beach earlier this week.
Does anyone have any information on that incident or have they seen any other incident on any other beaches in the area this week.
I know there have been incidents in (i think) Spain.

Many thanks for any info.

[SandTiger]

We may have an idea - Are you aware of what colour the fish were?

[katarina]

did they glow in the dark?

[Gus]

Can anyone tell me what happens to whale carcasses when they're washed up?

[SandTiger]

The last 3 whales were dumped at Seattter Landfile - I think it's prettier to bury them on the beach as the skeleton can work its way up to the surface over time when they are clean of flesh, but that can be a bit of a broken ankle trap

http://www.saburchill.com/album/antarctica/023.html

[Tugmistress]

well i must say i was impressed, went into town earlier tonight and the carcass has already been removed :D
was expecting it to be there for about 2 or 3 days from what people had told us about carcasses on the beach before.
Well done to however removed it :D

[SandTiger]

Another potential tourist attraction lost then :roll: :p

[Gus]

Thanks SandTiger.

You're right, it IS prettier, and I don't even want to think about how much it must stink around Seater!