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12-tonne whale removed from DR Congo beach

12-tonne whale removed from DR Congo beach

Summary

A 12-tonne dead whale washed up on a beach in Muanda, Democratic Republic of Congo. Officials used a large crane to remove the whale after tractors and other smaller equipment could not lift it.

Key Facts

  • The whale weighed about 12 tonnes (12,000 kilograms).
  • It was found on the Atlantic coast beach in Muanda, DR Congo.
  • Attempts to remove the whale with tractors and smaller machines failed.
  • A 42-tonne crane was brought in to lift and remove the whale.
  • The removal operation lasted about two days.
  • Many people gathered on the beach to watch the removal.
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