UK news: Huge 10 metre whale washes up on beach at popular seaside resort
The 10-metre long whale was spotted just off the North Promenade in Cleethorpes yesterday afternoon , Grimsby Live reports. People were urged to keep away from the animal as coastguard workers and marine experts tried to ascertain whether or not the whale was in danger.
"HM Coastguard and Cleethorpes beach safety team were able to get photographs to help us make a positive identification, and keep the public safe on what can be a dangerous area. Unfortunately, the tide was rising quickly and therefore there was no way for BDMLR Medics to safely access the whale, and it was soon under the water.
"Sperm whales are the largest toothed whale reaching up to 16 meters in length, and can hold their breath for up to 120 minutes while they dive for giant squid. Sperm whales are a specialist deep-diving species, and there have been a number of strandings on North Sea coasts over the years.
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