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Dead Whale Washes Ashore on Cape Cod
A dead whale washed ashore on Cape Cod Monday.
Edgartown, MA — A dead whale washed ashore Monday in Edgartown on Martha's Vineyard.
The whale appeared to be dead for some time; its carcass was stripped.
Whale @ South beach pic.twitter.com/EkUYcrIdI7
— Town of Edgartown (@TownOfEdgartown) July 4, 2016
Police said Norton Point will be closed to swimming Wednesday so crews can dispose of the carcass.
Officials are also conducting nearby water quality tests.
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