Sadly, the whale – identified as a Sowerby’s beaked whale – died shortly after midday.
The body was later sent off for post-mortem in an attempt to understand the circumstances surrounding the mammal’s death.
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1. Onlookers
Two locals observe the sad scenes as the dead whale is taken away from the shoreline. Photo: Neil John MacPhail
2. Passers-by
Locals walk on the sand close to where the whale was found. Photo: Neil John MacPhail
3. Experts at the scene
The large sea mammal washed up at the foot of Brunstane Burn. Photo: Supplied.
4. Removal
The dead whale is taken away from the scene on Tuesday afternoon. Photo: Neil John MacPhail
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