Srilanka, May 8 -- The body of an 18-foot whale was discovered washed up on the beach in front of a tourist hotel in Panadura this morning (8). Local fishermen who spotted the whale's carcass immediately alerted the Panadura South Police.

Authorities have confirmed that the Attidiya Wildlife Officers were notified to investigate the situation. Preliminary assessments suggest that the whale may have died several days ago before being washed ashore.

The cause of the whale's death remains unclear, and authorities are continuing their investigation.

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