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<\/p>\nThe large mammal was found washed up on a beach in Angus this morning with investigations underway.<\/p>\n
12:34, 20 May 2026Updated 12:39, 20 May 2026<\/p>\n
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A member of Carnoustie Community Council with the whale(Image: Carnoustie Community Council )<\/p>\n
A dead whale has been found washed up on a beach in Angus<\/a>. The mammal is believed to have been discovered on Carnoustie Beach just metres from a play park this morning.<\/p>\n The incident was reported to Angus Council who are dealing with the matter. Officials have been in contact with the Scottish Marine Animal Stranding Scheme <\/a>who will inspect the carcass either today or tomorrow.<\/p>\n Its size, species – such as humpback or sperm whale – and cause of death will then be determined. Photos taken at the small sand and rock beach show the large animal lying on the beach just a stone’s throw from the water<\/a>.<\/p>\n A member of the Carnoustie Community Council, who alerted residents can be seen standing in a high-vis jacket beside the mammal. Locals have been urged to avoid the area while investigations <\/a>get underway.<\/p>\n The size and species of the whale is yet to be confirmed(Image: Carnoustie Community Council)<\/p>\n Residents took to social media<\/a> to share their thoughts on the find. One wrote: “Oh god, that’s so sad to see,” while another commented: “Such a shame”.<\/p>\n A local community Facebook <\/a>page also shared images of the specimen, writing: “Whale washed up at beach. Authorities there. Very sad but fascinating.”<\/p>\n One person responded: “Heartbreaking to see but beautiful animal and photos don\u2019t show how beautiful it is.”<\/p>\n An Angus Council spokesperson said: “We have been in contact with the Scottish Marine Animal Stranding Scheme who plan to inspect the carcass either today or tomorrow.<\/p>\n “We will decide what course of action will be taken thereafter. We would ask that the public should stay away from the carcass in the meantime.”<\/p>\n The whale is understood to have found on Carnoustie Beach this morning(Image: Carnoustie CC)<\/p>\n A Carnoustie Community Council spokesperson said: “The council <\/a>has asked people not to access the beach in front of the play park as there is a dead whale. People are being asked to avoid the area.”<\/p>\n![\"The](\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/1779290110_980_0_whale.jpg\")
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