Dead Whale Washes Up On Hamptons Beach

EAST HAMPTON, NY — A dead whale washed up on a Hamptons beach Monday afternoon, officials said.

The Atlantic Marine Conservation Society was notified of a deceased minke whale that washed up on Indian Wells Beach in East Hampton around 4:30 p.m., according to a release.

The whale is 12 to 14; in length; AMCS is working with the East Hampton Town marine patrol and the town highway department to formulate a response plan, which is expected to take place after 9 a.m. Tuesday morning, AMCS said.

A necropsy is expected to take place Tuesday, AMCS said.

No further information was immediately available.

Photo courtesy East Hampton marine patrol.