Dead whale washes ashore Karachi beach

The whale weighs several tonnes and is 25-feet-long.


Express September 20, 2011

KARACHI: People visiting the Seaview beach in the Clifton area of  Karachi were taken by surprise when they saw a large dead whale washed ashore, Express 24/7 reported on Tuesday.

The dead whale had been washed ashore by strong tides this morning.It weighs several tonnes and is 25-feet-long.

Curious onlookers gathered at the beach to catch a glimpse of the whale. However, the stench emanating from the mammal prevented many from coming too close.

Beach authorities have initiated efforts to remove the animal from the shore.

For pictures of the whale, view slideshow here.

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