Stranded Sei whale in Fife was only second in 30 years — but why was it sent to landfill?

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Stranded Sei whale in Fife was only second in 30 years — but why was it sent to landfill?

A dead Sei whale found washed up in Fife last week is believed to be only the second of its kind to become stranded in Scotland for at least 30 years.

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