'It's quite an amazing creature' - whale washes up on beach
A dead minke whale has was washed up at Portstewart Strand in County Londonderry.
The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) said it happened on Sunday evening.
A spokesperson from the department said officials had been in touch with the National Trust and that assessments would be made on Monday.
The National Trust has asked the public to keep a distance from the carcass while it works with other agencies and experts "to determine next steps".