Whale disposal completed

The Highland Council has confirmed that the carcass of a whale that beached itself at Alturie Point near Inverness was totally removed from site last night (Thursday 7 August, 2008) by 7pm.

Environmental Health Officers who monitored the operation are satisfied that a good clean up job of the area was carried out and that the site has been restored to its original condition.

Neil Gillies, Highland Council’s Director of TEC Services said: “I would like to thank everyone involved in this operation to dispose of the whale especially the residents of Alturlie Point for their patience while the process was going on around their homes.”

Highland Council are currently in discussion with the Scottish Government regarding the cost of recovery and disposal.

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