Whale weighing about 40kg washed up at the river mouth in Nghe An

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 were dredging clams on the Thai river and discovered a whale more than 1 meter long and weighing about 40 kg drifting into the river mouth; the fish was in the process of decomposing.

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.