Feb 22 • 10:59 UTC 🇩🇰 Denmark DR Nyheder

All six stranded whales on Fanø have now died

All six sperm whales that stranded on Fanø over the weekend have died, and efforts are ongoing to manage the remains.

The news from Fanø, Denmark, reports that all six sperm whales which stranded on the beaches over the weekend have unfortunately died. Strandfoged Michael Baun announced that work will continue despite the whales' demise, with plans to remove the jaws of the deceased animals for further examination and transport to Copenhagen next week. During the weekend, four of the whales were found stranded on Friday, with three located near Fanø and one at the Skallingen peninsula near Esbjerg. On Saturday, two additional whales were discovered stranded. The local Home Guard has been securing the area to ensure the jaws of the whales are not stolen, completing their task with the passing of the whales. The stranding of a pod of sperm whales raises questions about potential environmental causes and highlights the ongoing issues faced by marine wildlife. Authorities and marine biologists will likely investigate the matter further in the coming days to understand the circumstances leading to this tragic event.

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