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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.

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Investigators appeal for pictures of whale washed up on Norfolk coast

A fin whale that washed up at Holkam died of starvation. Credit: ITV News Anglia

Investigators looking into why a young fin whale washed up on the north Norfolk coast are appealing for photographs of the left side of her body.

The juvenile female was stranded on the beach at Holkham on 20 October.

A post mortem found the whale died from starvation due to a spinal abnormality.

Experts say photos of her left side could help them work out if that was congenital or the result of a trauma.

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