Autopsies conducted on four stranded sperm whales at Fanø and Skallingen have concluded, with the Danish Environmental Protection Agency stating that the cause of death remains unclear. The whales were first discovered on February 20 and confirmed dead two days later. Despite previous speculation regarding fishing nets as a potential cause of death, no such nets or other foreign objects were found in the whales. Additionally, there were no signs of disease detected among the whales that were examined.

The investigation into the stranded whales has highlighted concerns over their safety and environmental conditions in Danish waters. The similarity between the cases of these whales and a previous incident where a whale was found dead after being entangled in fishing nets adds to the urgency for a thorough investigation. The agency noted that autopsy findings may take time to produce a detailed result, which could offer more insights into the unfortunate strandings of these marine mammals.

Further updates are anticipated as the final autopsy results are expected to provide more in-depth analysis regarding the health of the examined whales and the circumstances surrounding their strandings. Understanding these factors is crucial for conservation efforts and preventing future incidents involving marine wildlife.