Public urged to stay away from two dead whales washed up days apart in North East England They pose a 'significant health hazard' - and could explode A second dead minke whale has washed up on a beach up the coast from where another 40ft mammal was found days earlier. (Image: Howick Coastguard Rescue Team SWNS) Sign up to our free newsletter for the top North Wales stories sent straight to your e-mail Invalid EmailSomething went wrong, please try again later. Sign up now! When you subscribe we will use the information you provide to send you these newsletters. Your information will be used in accordance with ourPrivacy Notice.