Seven-Meter Whale Found Dead in Banyak Islands

Singkil - The seven-meter-long whale carcass was found floating on Asoq Island beach area, Pulau Banyak district, Aceh Singkil district, Monday 19 February 2018.

Commander of Post of Letda Laut (T) Wiwin Yulianto told reporters the carcass was first discovered by a fisherman named Haloban who was later reported to Aceh Conservation and Natural Resources Authority (BKSDA).

The seven-meter whale carcass was originally discovered by a Haloban fisherman. The whale is stranded on the coast of the asok island dead and decaying, says Navy Danpos, Sea Letter (T) Wiwin.

To ensure that information, the joint team consisting of the Navy Danpos, Posal Personnel, and Koramil 01 Pulau Banyak personnel went straight from Syahbandar pier to Asoq Island by speedboat.

The whale's plan will be buried on Asoq Island, he said.

The seven-meter whale stranded on the beach of Asoq island is thought to have died since two weeks ago.