A deceased whale is removed from Red Cliff beach. Photo: Geoff Stubbings
"A joint operation between Crown Lands and National Parks and Wildlife Service successfully removed the carcass from the beach on Thursday, December 17."
An excavator was used to move the 1.7 tonne carcass away from the beach due to its proximity to the popular Red Cliff visitor precinct.
It was transported to a local disposal site for burial.
"Visitors are advised not to swim, snorkel or scuba dive at the beaches adjacent to Red Cliff and Lake Arragan campgrounds. NPWS has erected warning signs in these locations, which will remain in place until Thursday December 24," the spokeswoman said.