A washed-up animal on Donmouth Beach has sparked concerns after dog footprints were spotted nearby.
Serena Rae, from Bridge of Don, had been taking a stroll on the beach on Tuesday when she came across the mysterious dead animal.
She was walking on North Donmouth Beach, near a hut made of sticks, when she spotted it.
“I was a bit scared as I have never seen a dead animal like that,” she said.
“Then I just zoomed in and took a picture.
“The footprints in the picture are a bit concerning that a dog has been let up that close, or maybe their dog was far away and they didn’t realise.”
What animal washed up on Donmouth Beach?
Miss Rae, a 27-year-old nursery worker, often walks along the beach, but never usually that far north.
It is not yet known what the animal is, although it appears to be a dolphin or seal.
“I wouldn’t be very pleased if my dog went near it because my mum has a dog”, said Miss Rae.
“I don’t know how it has been washed up as well, as there are stones in the way – like boulders.”
An Aberdeen City Council spokeswoman said: “Aberdeen City Council have received a report of a deceased animal at Donmouth Beach, and our operational and protective services team will visit the site and arrange removal if required.”
On Monday, two dolphins were returned to sea after becoming stranded at Fraserburgh Beach.
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