This morning I was enjoying my early morning walk when I spotted something lying on the beach. It was a dead Porpoise which had probably been washed up during the recent storms.
Someone had reported it and as I stood nearby a vehicle drew up with two coastguards. They took photographs and measurements as such cases have to be recorded.
I strolled along the promenade towards the coastguard station. As it was a Bank Holiday there were more people about taking advantage of the fine weather. Some were sitting on a strip of sand relaxing in their fold-up chairs or stretched out on a blanket. They seemed totally unaware that the incoming tide was creeping round behind them.
When they realised there was a flurry of activity as they dashed to get back onto the beach whilst trying to carry chairs, blankets, picnic baskets and their shoes and socks. There was no real danger but it just goes to prove that you always have to keep your wits about you down on the beach.
As I walked back along the prom I noticed that the Porpoise was still there but the water was within a few yards of it. Will it be washed out by the tide?
I must go back tomorrow to investigate.
Crosbyman66 