snoop1130 Posted January 7, 2020 Share Posted January 7, 2020 Body of dwarf fin whale washes ashore south of Phuket By The Phuket News The body of the infant Omura's whale was found with scratches and a broken lower jaw. Photo: DMCR PHUKET:-- Officers from the Department of Marine and Coastal Resources (DMCR) are hoping to determine what killed an infant dwarf fin whale – also called an Omura’s whale – whose body was found washed ashore just north of Koh Lanta yesterday (Jan 6). Local fisherman Sakda Thaweemuang reported finding the whale’s carcass washed ashore at Thung Talay Beach, in Moo 3, Tambon Koh Klang, on the mainland just north of Koh Lanta, reported the DMCR. The whale measured 3.6 metres long. It had scratches on its body and its lower jaw was broken, the officers noted. Full Story: https://www.thephuketnews.com/body-of-dwarf-fin-whale-washes-ashore-south-of-phuket-74291.php -- © Copyright Phuket News 2020-01-07 Follow Thaivisa on LINE for breaking Thailand news and visa info Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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