Norfolk's stranded whale being 'chainsawed' by thieves - Hunstanton
After days of inactivity by authorities, the 40-foot long bull sperm whale stranded on Old Hunstanton Beach has been 'chainsawed' by thieves to sell its teeth as souvenirs or scrimshaw. UK. 26th December 2011
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A detailed view of the damaged caused in the sperm whale's lower jaw after its teeth were hacked off using an axe, a screwdriver and a chainsaw.
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- id:986115
- date:26 December 2011
- dimensions:18.00 x 12.00 in. (5400 x 3600 px)
- dpi:300dpi
- file size in memory:60.16 MB
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After days of inactivity by authorities, the 40-foot long bull sperm whale stranded on Old Hunstanton Beach has been 'chainsawed' by thieves to sell its teeth as souvenirs or scrimshaw. UK. 26th December 2011
Details
- id:986115
- date:26 December 2011
- dimensions:18.00 x 12.00 in. (5400 x 3600 px)
- dpi:300dpi
- file size in memory:60.16 MB
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