𝗗𝗘𝗔𝗗 𝗪𝗛𝗔𝗟𝗘 𝗙𝗢𝗨𝗡𝗗: Remains Wash Ashore on Santa Monica Beach

A deceased whale drew public attention on the sand in Santa Monica on Monday, November 10, 2025, after the animal washed ashore and was later moved farther up the beach by city crews. The carcass — estimated at roughly 20 feet in length — showed clear signs of advanced decomposition. According to observers at the scene, the whale appeared to have been dead for some time before surf and tide carried it in. Crews repositioned the remains away from the waterline to secure the area and prevent the carcass from drifting back into the surf. Members of the public stopped to look, take photographs, and discuss the sighting while keeping a cautious distance. Specialized wildlife personnel are expected to conduct a necropsy — the animal-science equivalent of an autopsy — to help determine species, condition, and any contributing factors in the whale’s death. Santa Monica Closeup reports this as part of ongoing documentation of coastal events.