Seven-metre long whale found stranded in Hung Shek Mun
PUBLISHED : Sunday, 30 March, 2014, 11:59am
UPDATED : Sunday, 30 March, 2014, 12:00pm
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The whale was still seen floating on the waters in Hung Shek Mun on Sunday. Photo: Ocean Park Conservation Foundation
A whale about seven meters long was found stranded in Hung Shek Mun in Tai Po on Saturday evening.
Police said the force received a report from a hiker at around 6pm on Saturday that a whale was stranded in Hung Shek Mun. The force immediately informed the Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservation Department, as well as the Food and Environmental Hygiene Department.
But the whale was still seen floating on the waters in Hung Shek Mun on Sunday.
Pictures of the whale showed that it became bloated with its belly up. It was unclear so far why it stranded.
On Sunday morning, officers from the marine police and Ocean Park got on a speed board and got near to where the whale was stranded. They observed the whale from a distance with telescopes, apparently discussing what they can do with the whale.
