Whale weighing about 40kg washed up at the river mouth in Nghe An
(Baonghean.vn) - People in Son Hai commune, Quynh Luu district (Nghe An) discovered a whale more than 1 meter long, weighing about 40kg in the process of decomposition.
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| Fishermen burn incense respectfully before burying the whale. Photo: Ngoc Bich |
TAccording to local authorities of Son Hai commune, in the early morning of March 23, some people who were dredging clams on the Thai River discovered a whale more than 1 meter long and weighing about 40kg drifting into the river mouth; the fish was in the process of decomposing.
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| Local fishermen prepare to bury the whale. Photo: Ngoc Bich |
Immediately after discovering the incident, local fishermen reported it to the authorities and brought the whale ashore. Mr. Hoang Son - Vice Chairman of the People's Committee of Son Hai Commune said that the cause of the whale's death has not yet been determined. The commune and fishermen will bury the whale solemnly according to local customs so that it can be worshiped according to the rituals of coastal fishermen.
