12-tonne Whale Removed from DR Congo Beach

A 12‑tonne whale was recovered from the beaches of Muanda, a coastal town in Angola, after it washed ashore earlier this week. The carcass was found by local fishermen and was subsequently transported to a nearby marine facility for examination.

Angolan authorities confirmed that the whale, a species not typically found in the region, had died of natural causes, though the exact circumstances remain under investigation. The recovery effort involved a team of marine biologists and local volunteers, who worked to secure the body and prevent further environmental contamination.

The incident has prompted a review of coastal monitoring protocols in the area, with officials calling for increased surveillance of marine life that may be at risk from climate‑related changes in ocean currents and temperature. The whale’s remains will be studied to better understand the health of marine ecosystems along the Angolan coast.