Watch: Whale and its calf wash out onto beach in Athlone Park

It is believed the whale died giving birth to its calf.

A whale, which apparently died while giving birth, washed ashore at Athlone Park this morning.

Mother whale and calf lie dead on a beach in Athlone Park.

Emergency services are already at the scene, and efforts have begun to properly dispose of both carcasses to minimise pollution and water contamination.

Watch the video here:

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