Severely decomposed 11-metre whale carcass to be removed from Sai Kung beauty spot on Friday

2026-01-30 - 00:17

A severely decomposed 11-metre baleen whale carcass which washed up at a Sai Kung beach will reportedly be removed on Friday. A severely decomposed 11-metre whale carcass washed up on Ham Tin, Sai Kung, on Thursday, January 29, 2026. Photo: Junge/Xiaohongshu. Ham Tin villagers reported a bad smell and alerted authorities on Thursday morning. A severely decomposed 11-metre whale carcass washed up on Ham Tin, Sai Kung, on Thursday, January 29, 2026. Photo: Junge/Xiaohongshu. According to TVB, government personnel in protective gear arrived to handle the remains on Thursday. The Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservation Department expects to complete the disposal on Friday. A severely decomposed 11-metre whale carcass washed up on Ham Tin, Sai Kung, on Thursday, January 29, 2026. Photo: Junge/Xiaohongshu. See also: Dead porpoise washes up on Lamma Island The broadcaster quoted vice-chair of Hong Kong Dolphin Conservation Society Viena Mak as saying that the whale probably died elsewhere more than two days ago, judging by the level of decay.