Fin whale found washed up on Norfolk beach
The 40 ft whale was found dead on the shore between Burnham Overy and Holkham by wardens on Thursday.
Whale washed up on Norfolk beach 'was struck by ship'
Experts believe a fin whale that washed up on a beach in Norfolk was probably struck by a ship and suffered a spine injury.
A post-mortem has revealed the young female, found at Holkham on 20 October, died of starvation.
Further investigation has shown a deep cut on her side, which may have been caused by a ship strike.
She is the fourth fin whale to be reported stranded in the UK this year.
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Whale washed up on Norfolk beach died of starvation
A post mortem examination on a fin whale that was found washed up on a beach in Norfolk revealed she died of starvation.
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Scientists search for answers to recent washed-up whale
An autopsy will take place this afternoon for scientists to try to find out why a whale washed-up on the Norfolk coast.