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CROSS-SPECTRUMBROAD COVERAGE
Dead whale forces closure of Maroubra and Coogee beaches in Sydney
A decomposing whale carcass found near Lurline Bay has led authorities to shut down Maroubra and Coogee beaches and warn of heightened shark risk.
Lifeguards spotted a dead whale drifting close to shore in Lurline Bay early Thursday. Randwick Council announced that both Maroubra and Coogee beaches will stay closed while the animal is removed. Officials cautioned that the rotting flesh can attract sharks, which may approach the shoreline in search of food.
Why it matters
Beach closures affect public safety and local recreation, and shark warnings heighten community concern.
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