The presence of the large cetacean on the coast has prompted Civil Protection to raise the red flag at Almadrava beach, located before the Vandellòs 1 nuclear power plant. This measure temporarily prohibits bathing to ensure the safety of beachgoers.
According to sources from the Center for the Recovery of Marine Animals (CRAM), this is the same sperm whale found days ago in the Les Botigues de Mar area, near Sitges. Initially, the decision was to tow the carcass out to sea, but currents eventually carried it to the coast of Baix Camp.
The operation to remove the animal involved towing it as close to the shore as possible and then using heavy machinery to extract it from the water. Once removed, the carcass will be transported to an authorized facility for incineration.
“"Everything depends on the analysis carried out by the lifeguard team, who are the specialists in bathing matters."
The head sergeant of the Local Police of Vandellòs i l'Hospitalet de l'Infant, Sergi Navarro, indicated that bathing may be reinstated between Monday and Tuesday, pending the results of the lifeguards' analyses. Meanwhile, the promenade has been cordoned off to prevent curious onlookers from approaching, due to the strong odor emanating from the carcass. Municipal machinery is working to clean the sand and the visible bloodstain in the water.
