Stranded 30-tonne sperm whale dies after washing up on Australian beach

A 30-tonne whale has died after washing up on a beach in Western Australia. The sperm whale became stuck on a sandbar in Rockaway, Western Australia. The same whale was allegedly spotted close to a beach in Perth the day before, authorities say. Watch more from Independent TV at: Click here to subscribe to The Independent: About The Independent: Making Change Happen. The Independent is the world’s most free-thinking newsbrand, providing global news, commentary and analysis for the independently-minded. Connect with The Independent: Check out our full video catalog: Videos, daily editorial and more: Click here to get the best of The Independent daily: Like The Independent on Facebook: Follow The Independent on Twitt