Carcass of whale washed ashore in HA. Hoarafushi buried
6 ޖުލައި 2026 | ހޯމަ 17:13Authorities have successfully disposed of a 30-foot whale that washed up on the reef of HA. Hoarafushi through a collaborative effort between the local council and government agencies. With the assistance of the Police and Maldives National Defence Force (MNDF), the carcass was towed ashore and buried on the island's beach using an excavator.
Efforts to bury a whale carcass that washed ashore on the western reef of Ha. Hoarafushi. | Hoarafushi Council
A dead whale has washed up on the reef on the western side of HA. Hoarafushi.
The whale, measuring approximately 30 feet in length, was discovered on Monday morning.
A whale was found washed up on the western reef of HA. Hoarafushi on Monday. | Raajje MV
According to the Hoarafushi Island Council, efforts to dispose of the carcass began immediately upon its discovery, in coordination with relevant authorities. The whale has since been brought ashore and buried through a joint operation involving the Hoarafushi Council, the Maldives Police Service, the MNDF Northern Area Command, and the MTCC Hoarafushi site team.
Efforts are underway to bury a whale carcass that washed up on the western reef of HA. Hoarafushi.
Photos released by the council show two dinghies being used to tow the whale carcass toward the shore. Following this, an excavator was used to dig a large pit on the island's beach, where the whale was safely buried.
A scene from the operation to bury a whale carcass that washed up on the western reef of HA. Hoarafushi.
The council highlighted the cooperation provided by various local institutions throughout this initiative.
