Dead whale washed up near Ierapetra, Crete (pics+vid)

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Dead whale washed up near Ierapetra, Crete (pics+vid)

It was found in state of total decomposition

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A dead whale washed up late Tuesday on a beach of Chryssi islet about 15km south of Ierapetra, Crete.

The whale was found in state of total decomposition and the carcass will be transferred to Ierapetra to be examined and buried.

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