SERAM ISLAND, Indonesia -- The rotting carcass of a massive sea creature washed ashore and was discovered Tuesday night on an island in Indonesia.
The creature, which measures around 49 feet long, washed up on Seram Island and was discovered by resident Asrul Tuanakota, the Jakarta Globe reports. Tuanakota initially thought the creature was a stranded boat.
Many residents speculate the remains are from a giant squid or a whale.
Mbs Sangadji posted photos of the creature on Facebook Wednesday afternoon. The post reads:
Residents asked local authorities to help remove the creature's remains.