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Coogee and Maroubra beaches closed after whale carcass washes up in Sydney

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Eastern Sydney beaches close after whale carcass washes up
Image: abc.net.au
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Summary

Swimming has been banned at Coogee and Maroubra beaches in Sydney's eastern suburbs after a dead whale washed up on rocks between the two busy swimming and surfing spots. The whale's heavily decomposed body was found on Thursday morning at Lurline Bay, a rocky cove surrounded by cliffs, and Randwick Council closed the two beaches as a precaution. Video released by the council shows the carcass floating in the bay, and it is believed to be a juvenile humpback. There are no plans to remove the carcass, with the council prioritising a 'culturally respectful' approach to the remains.

Later: Large sperm whale buried near where it stranded at Turners Beach · All Sorrento beaches closed after a whale's tail is found offshore · Decomposing whale carcass re-emerges, closing Sydney's Malabar Beach

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  1. ABC

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    ABC reports that a dead whale washed up on a rocky shoreline in Sydney's east, prompting Randwick Council to close two popular beaches.

  2. The Guardian

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    The Guardian reports that Coogee and Maroubra beaches were closed after a whale carcass washed up at Lurline Bay between them, with swimming banned and no plans to remove the carcass.

  3. The Guardian

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    The Guardian's video report says Randwick Council released footage of the carcass floating in the bay and that the whale is believed to be a juvenile humpback.

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