Overview

• The carcass was discovered on Wednesday morning, September 3, on Cefn Sidan Beach in Pembrey, Carmarthenshire.
• The species has not been confirmed, though witnesses initially suspected a whale.
• Reports describe the remains as roughly four times the size of a car, drawing crowds on the popular beach.
• Marine specialists are expected to examine the carcass to establish identification and investigate the cause of death.
• Coverage notes previous Welsh strandings where malnourishment or plastic pollution was found, and published photos are credited to Clayton Boswell/Media Wales.