Sydney, NSW: Maroubra, Coogee beaches closed after baby whale carcass found off Lurline Bay
The council said lifeguards were monitoring the situation.
Two popular beaches have been closed after a decomposing whale carcass was discovered floating near shore.
The baby whale was spotted on Thursday morning off Lurline Bay in Sydney’s east.
Randwick City Council said Maroubra and Coogee beaches would be shut until further notice.
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The statement was accompanied by a video of the carcass, which could be seen floating in shallow water in a rocky enclave.
The precautionary measure is likely to minimise the risk of swimmers encountering sharks, which are often brought close to shore by the scent of decomposing whales.
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