The most widely supported explanation pointed to natural forces. Experts believe a strong tide or flooding event likely carried the young whale inland from the ocean, before the water receded and left it stranded in the forest.
There were no clear signs of trauma or struggle, suggesting the animal likely died due to environmental stress after being displaced rather than from a direct attack or ship collision. Its unusual location made the situation appear more mysterious than it actually was.
Over time, the carcass was left to decompose naturally, a process that also provides valuable ecological information. Eventually, the skeleton is expected to be preserved for scientific study or museum display.
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