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Dead whale washes up at Perth beach, drawing selfie-takers
Original: After a dead whale washed up at a Perth beach, some took selfies. Others held their nose from the stench https://www.the
A dead whale has washed up on a beach in Perth, Australia, prompting a mixed public reaction. Some beachgoers took selfies with the carcass in the background, while others stayed away, covering their noses against the strong smell of decay. The scene has drawn attention to how people respond to marine mammal strandings, with the unusual sight attracting crowds despite the unpleasant conditions.
Why now: The unusual sight of a whale carcass on a popular city beach, and the striking contrast between selfie-takers and those repelled by the stench, is drawing public interest.
Evidence
- After a dead whale washed up at a Perth beach, some took selfies. Others held their nose from the stench https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2026/sep/28/after-a-dead-whale-washed-up-at-a-perth-beach-some-took-selfies-others-held-their-nose-from-the-stench # WorldNews #… · guardian_world@robot.villas · 2
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