Home / New ZealandDOC warning after beached whale's beak chopped offOther4 Sep, 2017 10:05 PMQuick ReadSubscribe to listenAccess to Herald Premium articles require a Premium subscription. Subscribe now to listen.Subscribe nowAlready a subscriber? Sign in hereListening to articles is free for open-access content—explore other articles or learn more about text-to-speech.SaveShareShare this articleCopy LinkEmailFacebookTwitter/XLinkedInRedditThe whale's beak was sawn off with a chainsaw. Photo / DOCThe whale's beak was sawn off with a chainsaw. Photo / DOCA gray's beaked whale has washed up on a South Island beach, with its beak sawn off.The 5m whale, which was found on a Greymouth beach, had its beak removed with a chainsaw about Saturday, the Department of Conservation says. It is an offence to take a whalebone or any part of a marine mammal without a permit. The whale's beak was sawn off with a chainsaw. Photo / DOCDOC ranger Glen Newton also warned rotting whales could carry diseases that contaminated skin and clothing.AdvertisementAdvertise with NZME.AdvertisementAdvertise with NZME."It is important not to touch dead whales and it is recommended to stay at least 5m away, and avoid walking in any sand and water that might be contaminated," Newton said.- NZNSaveShareShare this articleCopy LinkEmailFacebookTwitter/XLinkedInRedditLatest from New ZealandNew ZealandMultiple fire trucks called to blaze in Auckland CBD01 Jul 09:43 AMNew ZealandMan charged in fatal South Auckland crash, further charges possible01 Jul 08:10 AMPolitics'Until we meet again': Hundreds gather in Taihape to mourn 'peaceful leader' 01 Jul 08:00 AMThere’s more to Hawai‘i than beaches and buffets – here’s how to see it differently sponsoredAdvertisementAdvertise with NZME.
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