From the Guardian · · 50s
Whale carcass closes Sydney beaches
A decomposed humpback whale found in a Sydney bay forces the closure of two popular beaches.
In brief
A decomposed humpback whale found in a Sydney bay forces the closure of two popular beaches. A juvenile humpback whale carcass found at Lurline Bay on Thursday morning closed Maroubra and Coogee beaches in Sydney's eastern suburbs. Originally reported by the Guardian.
Whale found in Sydney bay
Randwick city council released video showing a decomposed whale carcass floating in water at Lurline Bay, a rocky cove surrounded by cliffs in Sydney's eastern suburbs.
Discovery triggers beach closures
The whale carcass was found on Thursday morning and caused the closure of two busy beaches: Maroubra and Coogee, both in Sydney's eastern suburbs.
Juvenile humpback identified
The whale is believed to be a juvenile humpback, though the article provides no further details about how it died or when it will be removed.
The short version
A juvenile humpback whale carcass found at Lurline Bay on Thursday morning closed Maroubra and Coogee beaches in Sydney's eastern suburbs.
