Torre del Greco: A whale carcass washes ashore, and a removal plan is underway.

A morning of alarm and amazement on the Torre del Greco coast, where the carcass of a large marine animal was washed ashore by the waves near the Lido Miramare. The remains, in an advanced state of decomposition, are believed to be those of a young fin whale or a large pelagic fish, although a definitive identification will only be possible after a post-mortem examination.

The intervention of the rescue services and the inspection

The report prompted the immediate mobilization of the Torre del Greco Port Authority and veterinary staff from the Naples 3 South Local Health Authority, who arrived on the scene to cordon off the area and prevent any risk to swimmers and residents. Green-Left MP Francesco Emilio Borrelli also visited the shoreline, urging rapid intervention for health and hygiene reasons and maintaining urban decorum, and monitoring the initial safety measures.

The logistics issue: recovery by sea or by crane

The coastline's conformation significantly complicates clearing operations: the beach is accessible only by a flight of stairs, making heavy vehicles impossible to access from land. Engineers are evaluating two main options: slinging and towing by sea to an equipped port dock, or mechanical lifting using a crane operating from the upper carriageway.

Investigations into the causes of death

Along with disposal logistics, specialists will need to clarify the cause of the animal's death. According to a preliminary reconstruction, the carcass may have been the victim of a collision with a large merchant or cruise ship off the Gulf, before being washed ashore by the currents. Further sampling will allow them to determine the exact species and the impact mechanism.