A STRANDED minke whale is set to be buried on a Scottish beach.
The mammal was first discovered washed-up on Lunan Bay, near Montrose.
Now, a spokesperson for Angus Council has said that the whale will be buried on the beach, although the timing is not currently confirmed.
Lunan Farm Campsite and Shop shared images of the whale on Facebook (below).
The post then added: “A whale has sadly washed ashore on our beautiful beach, and while efforts are under way to manage the situation, we advise keeping your pets on a leash and away from the area for their safety.
“We appreciate your understanding and co-operation during this time.
“Our cafe will be open as usual, offering a warm place to relax while you enjoy the coastal views from a safe distance.”
The Scottish Marine Animal Stranding Scheme (SMASS) – which deals with stranded marine mammals – believes the whale may have become entangled.
A spokesperson for the Scottish Marine Animal Stranding Scheme (SMASS) said: “Unfortunately it’s too decomposed for us to necropsy or sample.
“However, there are lesions on the animal consistent with it being an entanglement case.”
