A HUGE 40ft whale has washed up dead on an Essex beach today.
The massive animal is currently still in the water in Clacton-on-Sea as cops and rescuers work to remove the carcass.
A dead whale has washed up on the beach in Clacton-on-Sea@bigbluecleanup
A cordon is now in place as people are asked to avoid the area.
It is not yet clear what type of whale the animal is – with a string of different species spotted in British waters in recent years.
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