An apparent decomposed whale washes ashore in Eleuthera
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What appeared to be a dead whale washed ashore on a beach in Eleuthera on Thursday afternoon.
The massive sighting rested on the shore as astonished visitors and beach-goers examined what seemed like its carcass. Two long prongs that resembled tusks protruded from one side of the animal.
Kristel Anderson, one of the first to stumble upon it described it as an “interesting beach find,” adding that it emitted a strong odor.
It is not known how long the carcass was on the beach. “If you want to check it out, bring something to cover your nose,” she said.
While beached whales are uncommon in the Bahamas, it is not surprising since most islands remain isolated and thrive with diverse marine life.
Some social media users identified it as the head of a Sperm Whale.
Charlotte Dunn has experiences in marine life, and said it is possible the whale was severed by a ship and its remains floated up the beach.
She notified the Bahamas Marine Mammal Research Organisation which was sending a researcher to gather information on the dead marine animal.
