Kerry County Council considered leaving whale carcass on beach to 'let nature take its course'

Council warned it might have to fence off the remains of the fin whale and leave it to naturally decompose

The fin whale washed up on Boolakeel Strand in July. Picture: Valerie O'Sullivan

A local authority thought it would have to leave the giant carcass of a beached whale to naturally decompose after options for its removal hit a series of roadblocks.

Kerry County Council was warned it might have to fence off the remains of the fin whale because of concerns over public health after it was washed ashore during the summer.