National Tree DayRecycling Near YouNational Recycling WeekAluminium Can RecyclingCartridges 4 Planet ArkCarbon Reduction LabelProducts & SolutionsPlastic Bag Redudction

Reuters A Dead Whale Lies on The Rocky Coast in Northern Spain after it Washed Ashore

Date: 07-Jan-05
Country: SPAIN
Author: Vincent West VPW/PH/JV

A Dead Whale Lies on The Rocky Coast in Northern Spain after it Washed Ashore Photo: VINCENT WEST
Photo: VINCENT WEST

The estimated 50 tonne creature, second only in size the the blue whale, is proving a headache for local authorities, which are considering various methods of removal, including dragging it out to sea and blowing it up with explosives to avoid the health risk and strong smell now emanating from the animal.

© Thomson Reuters 2005 All rights reserved