Samples taken by zoologists may establish what led to demise of whale washed up on Cleethorpes Beach

                                                               

Bank Holiday sadness as whale is washed up on Cleethorpes Beach  

 

THE public have been urged to stay away from a dead sperm whale washed up on  Cleethorpes Beach near the pier should it reappear when the tide goes out. 

Teams from the Coastguard, Humberside Police, British British Divers Marine Life Rescue and Cleethorpes Wildlife Rescue were among those who attended for much of this afternoon until the creature was submerged by the incoming tide.

The Cetacean Stranding Investigation Programme have been notified and zoologists are expected to take samples over the rest of the bank holiday in attempt to assess the age of the creature and likely cause of death. 

Collision with a vessel, starvation, pollution and disease are among the possibilities. 

The photo above was posted on Facebook by Cleethorpes Wildlife Rescue. 

It is understood that there may also be CCTV footage from beach cameras.