Sperm Whale Found Dead With ‘Horrific’ 220-Pound ‘Litter Ball’ in Its Stomach

A sperm whale was found dead with a 100kg “litter ball” in its stomach after it became stranded on the Isle of Harris in Scotland.

The sperm whale’s carcass was discovered by Isle of Harris residents on Seilebost beach in Scotland on Nov. 28, 2019. Courtesy of Scottish Marine Animal Strandings Scheme

A sperm whale was found dead with a 220-pound “litter ball” in its stomach after it became stranded on the Isle of Harris in Scotland, according to reports.

The mound of litter found merged together in the whale’s stomach last week included items such as plastic cups, rope, fishing nets, bags, and packing straps, reported BBC News.