Stranded whale to be moved from Danish beach due to visitor complaints

A fin whale stranded on Tornby Beach in northwestern Jutland, Denmark, is causing a nuisance for beachgoers and will be relocated, according to the Danish Environmental Protection Agency. The whale, first spotted on June 29, was initially left undisturbed as it lay a safe distance from the main bathing beaches.

However, several days of wind have pushed the whale further north, directly impacting beach visitors. While the animal will not be autopsied, some bones were collected for a museum collection on Tuesday. The removal operation is scheduled to commence on Wednesday.

The Environmental Protection Agency is advising the public to maintain a safe distance from the whale and refrain from touching it. "The public is also urged to give space for the work to remove the whale and to follow any instructions from the staff on site," the agency stated.

The fin whale is described as the most common baleen whale in Danish waters. Baleen whales possess baleen plates instead of teeth, which they use like a sieve to filter food from the water.

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The public is also urged to give space for the work to remove the whale and to follow any instructions from the staff on site.