Dead whale found on beach at Bald Head Island, North Carolina

© Poul Lindegaard
Officials with the Bald Head Island Conservancy found a dead whale which washed ashore Monday morning.

    

Bald Head Island Conservancy officials found a dead whale on shore Monday morning.

According to Assistant Director Poul Lindegaard, his crew came upon the animal in the middle of South Beach and notified officials immediately.

The UNCW Stranded Marine Mammal Team is determining the cause of death.

© Poul Lindegaard
UNCW's Stranded Marine Mammal Team is currently determining the cause of death.