An endangered right whale was buried on the beach where it washed ashore on Wednesday.
It may be weeks before scientists can determine why the endangered North Atlantic Right whale died.
The 1-year-old, 30-foot whale was discovered north of Beverly Beach, near Varn Park. It is one of only 400 right whales in the world, so biologists from several agencies that track the whales were on scene, doing a necropsy.
Officials said they do know the whale was heavily tangled in rope and chains around the head and tail, but they're waiting on other test results to determine the exact cause of death.
The Humane Society is now calling for officials to protect the type of endangered whale that washed up on the shore in Flagler County.
In an email to WESH 2 News overnight, animal rights activists said they want the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) to adopt stricter requirements for vessels and fishing gear.