Mystery surrounds dead whale discovered on Spanish beach

Experts in Valencia investigate death of six-tonne fin whale, which showed no sign of collision with vessel or being caught in net

Zoologists in Valencia are investigating the death of a six-tonne whale that washed up near the shore this week.

Guardia Civil agents patrolling the area spotted the whale in shallow waters on Monday morning. They said it was floating lifelessly towards the shore and deployed a boat to protect the animal from oncoming vessels.