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Huge 10 metre whale washes up on beach at popular seaside resort

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A huge sperm whale washed up on a beach at a popular seaside resort in Lincolnshire. The 10-metre long whale was spotted just off the North Promenade in Cleethorpes yesterday afternoon (Friday), Grimsby Live reports.

People were urged to keep away from the animal as coastguard workers and marine experts tried to ascertain whether or not the whale was in danger.

But due to the fast-rising tide, the whale - which had become stranded on its side - soon went back under the water. Experts believe it had sadly died. READ MORE: The huge creepy abandoned crypt people 'walk past every day' In a statement, the Yorkshire and Lincolnshire BDMLR said: "At around 12.15pm we received a call from Humber Coastguard requesting our assistance with a large stranded whale on the beach at Cleethorpes, Lincolnshire.

The whale had been seen at around midday upright in the water but by the time it reached the beach, it was listing to one side, which it then became stranded on. "HM Coastguard and Cleethorpes beach safety team were able to get photographs to help us make a positive identification, and keep the public safe on what can be a dangerous area.

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