A STRANDED minke whale is set to be buried on a Scottish beach.
The mammal was first discovered washed-up on Lunan Bay, near Montrose.
Now, a spokesperson for Angus Council has said that the whale will be buried on the beach, although the timing is not currently confirmed.
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Lunan Farm Campsite and Shop shared images of the whale on Facebook (below).
The post then added: “A whale has sadly washed ashore on our beautiful beach, and while efforts are under way to manage the situation, we advise keeping your pets on a leash and away from the area for their safety.
“We appreciate your understanding and co-operation during this time.
“Our cafe will be open as usual, offering a warm place to relax while you enjoy the coastal views from a safe distance.”
The Scottish Marine Animal Stranding Scheme (SMASS) – which deals with stranded marine mammals – believes the whale may have become entangled.
A spokesperson for the Scottish Marine Animal Stranding Scheme (SMASS) said: “Unfortunately it’s too decomposed for us to necropsy or sample.
“However, there are lesions on the animal consistent with it being an entanglement case.”
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