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‘Almost looks fake’: two Sydney beaches closed after whale carcass washes up
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Swimming banned at Maroubra and Coogee while council prioritises ‘culturally respectful’ approach to remains Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast A whale carcass has forced the closure of two busy swimming and surfing spots after washing up between Coogee
Swimming banned at Maroubra and Coogee while council prioritises ‘culturally respectful’ approach to remains Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast A whale carcass has forced the closure of two busy swimming and surfing spots after washing up between Coogee and Maroubra beaches in Sydney – but there are no plans to remove it. The whale’s heavily decomposed body was found on Thursday morning at Lurline Bay, a rocky cove surrounded by cliffs in Sydney’s eastern suburbs. Continue reading...
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