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.

Dead Bryde’s whale on Juhu beach. (Photo: The Quint)

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.

<p>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.</p>

<b>Makrand Ghodke, Assistant Conservator of Forest (Mangroves Protection Cell)</b>

Cranes have been called in to remove the whale (Photo: The Quint)

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

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