A juvenile Fin whale, measuring 17.6 metres (almost 58 ft) that was spotted in distress in the sea off Bridlington Southside, has sadly died.
Coastguards measure the sadly deceased creature. Photo: Pete Cross/Rapture Captured/Echo Media Group.
Several reports were received by Humber Coastguard of a whale thrashing around in shallow waters just off the beach.
The majestic sea creature was just a few metres off the South Beach and stranded on a sand bank.
The Bridlington Coastguard Rescue Team were tasked with assessing the ever-changing situation and several volunteers were quickly on the scene.
Police, ERYC Foreshores staff and coastguards cordoned off a large area between the South Cliff beach chalets and the Belvedere chalets.
Members of the British Divers Marine Life Rescue were also on location.
Unfortunately, as the tide went out, the huge mammal become fully stranded on the beach and sadly passed away at around 6.pm this evening (2nd May).
Jordan Grebby of HM Coastguard reported that the whale had unfortunately become beached on a sandbank in the surf.
Coastguards measure the sadly deceased creature. Photo: Pete Cross/Rapture Captured/Echo Media Group
The Zoological Society of London’s Cetacean Strandings Investigation Programme is scheduled to arrive on Wednesday to take samples for testing.
East Riding of Yorkshire Council Foreshores department will be responsible for the final disposal of the carcass.
