Nearly 35 Foot Long Whale Found Dead on Mumbai's Juhu Beach

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A 35-foot-long dead whale drew large crowds on Mumbai's popular Juhu beach on Friday. As the news spread, hundreds of people swarmed to the beach trying to take pictures.

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The whale, measuring around 35 to 45 feet was washed ashore near a beach close to Juhu Tara Road on Thursday evening.

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The dead mammal, identified as a Bryde's Whale, was first noticed by joggers and lifeguards who called the police.

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Assistant Conservator of Forest, Makrand Ghodke was quoted as saying, 'From initial examination, the whale seems to have died a day or two back. It bloated and was then carried in by the tide to the beach'.

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He further added, 'We will deflate the carcass on the beach itself, otherwise it could explode'. Experts believe the whale may explode because of the build-up of gas inside its decomposing body.

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Lakshya
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