MIRI: A villager made a startling discovery when he stumbled upon a beached whale near Kampung Siwak Bakam here this morning.

The villager said the whale was still alive when he found it about 6am today.

He immediately alerted the Fire and Rescue Department for help. It is understood that the authorities are on the scene to assist the mammal.

A villager made a startling discovery when he stumbled upon a beached whale near Kampung Siwak Bakam here this morning. Pics courtesy of the Fire and Rescue Department
A villager made a startling discovery when he stumbled upon a beached whale near Kampung Siwak Bakam here this morning. Pics courtesy of the Fire and Rescue Department
A villager made a startling discovery when he stumbled upon a beached whale near Kampung Siwak Bakam here this morning. Pics courtesy of the Fire and Rescue Department
A villager made a startling discovery when he stumbled upon a beached whale near Kampung Siwak Bakam here this morning. Pics courtesy of the Fire and Rescue Department