Dead Bryde’s Whale Spotted on Juhu Beach in Mumbai

A 35-40 feet long dead whale was spotted on Juhu beach on Thursday night and was noticed by joggers at around 9 pm.

A 35-40 feet long dead whale was spotted on Juhu beach on Thursday night, the DNA reported. The dead mammal has been identified as a Bryde’s Whale, and was noticed by joggers at around 9 pm.

Size of the dead whale, which washed up on Juhu beach, Mumbai being measured https://t.co/o2h7CBznaZ

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From initial examination, the whale seems to have died a day or two ago. It bloated and was then carried in by the tide to the beach.

Makrand Ghodke, Assistant Conservator of Forest (Mangroves Protection Cell)

Crowds gather at Juhu beach, Mumbai since morning to catch a glimpse of the dead whale that washed up ashore https://t.co/hlG249bteF

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Earlier this month, 80 whales were beached in Tuticorin, Tamil Nadu and approximately 45 of them died.

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