Scientists probe carcass of giant white whale found floating in Gulf of Thailand


The carcass had been bleached white by the sun, indicating the giant mammal died about seven days ago. - The Nation

BANGKOK (The Nation/ANN): A 10-metre-long carcass of a Brydes whale that was found floating off Koh Talu Island in Prachuap Khiri Khan province has been retrieved from the sea and sent for examination.

The dead whale was salvaged on Wednesday (June 30) by Ao Siam National Park officials.

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