French officials face a race against time to dispose of a beached whale - before it explodes with potentially fatal consequences.
The decaying 15-ton carcass has become so bloated with gas there is a high chance it could burst, wildlife experts have warned.
Authorities are now desperately trying to work out the best way of getting rid of it - and may even blow it up with dynamite.
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