Whale carcass washes ashore in Mossel Bay – PICTURES

A badly decomposed whale carcass recently washed ashore in Mossel Bay in the Western Cape.

According to reports, the carcass was first spotted in the water near The Point in Mossel Bay.

Spokesperson for the Stranded Marine Animal Rescue Team (S.M.A.R.T.), Val Marsh, said the team has been keeping an eye on the carcass and is now at the beach in Hersham.

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“The beach is closed, and we are waiting for the carcass to be removed.”

The carcass is reportedly too badly decomposed to positively identify the type of whale.

It is believed the carcass will be buried today, Tuesday, 7 February.

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