Cottesloe beaches shut as second dead whale washes ashore

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Wynne, E., & Leaver, K. (2026, October 22). Cottesloe beaches shut as second dead whale washes ashore. ABC News (AU). https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-10-22/south-cottesloe-beaches-shut-dead-whale-washed-up/107296454

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ABC News (AU) · collected 2026-10-22 · by Emma Wynne, Kate Leaver

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Cottesloe beaches near Perth have been closed following the discovery of a second dead whale in recent weeks. The latest 8-metre decomposed carcass was found at South Cottesloe beach early on the day the article was published. Council staff intend to remove the whale’s remains and dispose of them in landfill later today.
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Cottesloe beaches in Perth were shut down after a second dead whale washed ashore on October 22, 2026, following another stranding within weeks. The 8-metre-long decomposed whale was found at South Cottesloe beach early that morning. Local council staff planned to remove the carcass and transport it to a landfill later that day. This incident follows a similar occurrence in recent weeks, raising concerns about marine life health and coastal management.

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📰 Dead Whale Washes Ashore
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Emma Wynne
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Kate Leaver
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Topics

Cottesloe Perth

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Cottesloe GPE · 1× Perth GPE · 1×

Narrative

Cottesloe beaches shut as second dead whale in weeks washes ashore In short: A second dead whale in recent weeks has washed up on a Perth beach.
framing: assertive · carried by 1 article(s) · first seen 2026-10-22
2026-10-22 · ABC News (AU)
Cottesloe beaches shut as second dead whale washes ashore · assertive framing

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Cottesloe beaches shut as second dead whale in weeks washes ashore In short: A second dead whale in recent weeks has washed up on a Perth beach. asserted
whale → shut → beach
The 8-metre, significantly decomposed carcass was found at South Cottesloe early today. asserted
carcass → decompose → Cottesloe
Council staff plan to remove the carcass today and send it to landfill. asserted
staff → plan → landfill
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