[VIDEO] Dead whale washes up at local beach

OFFICIALS are investigating the death of a whale that was found washed up at Palm Beach this morning.

The reason for the demise of the giant, a 9m male humpback whale, remains unclear. Authorities are, however, faced with the difficult task of disposing of the massive carcass and discussions regarding this are underway.

When the South Coast Herald reporter visited Palm Beach this morning, many local women were pleased with the windfall and were hacking pieces off the carcass to take home to feed their families. FOR MORE PHOTOS, VISIT OUR GALLERY