Dead three metre whale washes up on West Beach between Ocean Ave and Surf Ave
Western suburbs beachgoers have flocked around the bizarre sight as authorities work to remove the carcass. See the pictures and video.
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A three metre dead whale, believed to be a baby pilot, has washed up on a popular western suburbs beach.
Early morning beachgoers and walkers stopped to take photos of the carcass that had washed up between Ocean Ave and Surf Ave, West Beach on Saturday morning.
Two members from the National Parks and Wildlife Services were guarding the mammal, as they waited for professionals to arrive and take the whale away from the beach.
A small portion of the beach remained closed off to the public as crews worked for about 20 minutes to remove it.
By 11.30am, the whale had been shovelled out of the sand, placed in a sturdy plastic cover and lifted onto a vehicle.
Owner of Temptation Sailing William Pyke, 27, Glenelg, believes he spotted the whale during a Wild Dolphin Tour on Friday.
Authorities are yet to confirm the type of whale.
In March last year, beachgoers were brought to tears after a beached whale was spotted at Glenelg.
However, the animal was part of an Adelaide Festival installation designed to deliver a powerful statement about the environment and climate change.
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