A large humpback whale that washed up at Perth’s City Beach on Monday is being removed from the shoreline, more than three days after attracting large crowds – and circling sharks.
Perth, WA
Dead whale being removed from Perth beach, four days after washing up
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Headline as published: Dead whale finally being removed from Perth beach, four days after washing up
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| ABC Newsas they published this story | 8.6 |
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