Dead whale washes up on Fistral beach
The public are being urged stay away - a cordon is being put in place
Last updated 15th Nov 2023
A dead whale has washed up on a beach in Cornwall.
Newquay Activity Centre made the discovery on Fistral beach this morning (Wednesday 15 November).
On Facebook, they said: "A very sad sight this morning during our daily dawn conditions check. A deceased Whale at south Fistral.
"The beautiful beast is confirmed as a Fin Whale. It's 16 metres long. It was spotted off the Cribbar yesterday behaving strangely.
"Advice to the public is to stay over 20ft away (a cordon is being put in place). There are organisms still living on the now deceased Whale which it's important to keep distance from and the blood can be toxic.
"A decision will be made concerning if the tide will naturally move the body or other measures will be required. Very sad scenes."
A spokesperson for Devon and Cornwall Police said: "A number of emergency services and partner agencies are currently on Fistral Beach following a report of a dead whale having been located.
"Members of the public are asked to avoid the area at this time."