Surf spots shuttered as Great Whites feast on dead whale…
Tough news for Encinitas surfers today after it was revealed authorities had towed a bloated whale carcass, all mammals bloat after they die if y’didn’t know, just offshore some of the joint’s best surf spots, the nassy stank attracting a fifteen-foot Great White shark.
Vision of the majestic Great White tearing hell out of the dead whale was captured by the noted goofyfooter Justin Cote, elder brother of the great Chris Cote, and recently voted best realtor in all of southern California.
The dead whale was discovered floating 400 yards off San Elijo State Beach in Encinitas on Monday morning, prompting lifeguards to tow the carcass farther out to sea.
Authorities initially received reports suggesting the whale may have beached, but confirmed it was deceased and adrift in the water near lifeguard Tower 16 at the San Elijo campground, about 7:15 a.m. A team of Encinitas lifeguards, assisted by California State Parks personnel, towed the carcass away from shore.
During the operation, at least one shark was observed trailing the whale, leading officials to issue safety warnings for beachgoers. Signs were posted at nearby spots including Swami’s and Cardiff State beaches, as well as in Solana Beach, advising caution when entering the water for several days.
The species and size of the whale were not immediately detailed in initial reports, though descriptions from witnesses and aerial footage characterised it as a large cetacean. Like, yeah.
The cause of death remains unclear, with no immediate indications of injury or illness provided by authorities. City officials noted that longer-term disposal and investigation efforts, potentially involving the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, are under way.
Meanwhile, a mile out the back of Blacks, there’s another dead whale, a thirty-footer, bloated and decomposing.
The last time a Great White killed a human round these parts was in 2008 when retired veterinarian David Martin, 66, was attacked while training for a triathlon off Fletcher Cove, just south of BeachGrit’s Cardiff HQ.
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The lunatics are taking over the asylum haha. Bless.
Xox
BEACHGRIT has had a manifesto since day one, that’s been tweaked in the back end as to how the commentary should roll with myself, Derek & Chas. You seem to have taken on this self appointed voice of the people role. But it’s as you say “HOW you want that to be”.
I have patiently tried to explain things to you. You would’ve just been banned from every other site with no door left open, yet here I am wasting brain cells talking in circles.
Put very simply, as you need more of an explanation or some guideline of sorts. BG is not your personal wank sock.
We believe that chicks dig the taste of saltwatered lips.
We believe our gaiety is the envy of the (surf) world!
We believe robust tans are symbols of virility.
We believe there’s a crossover between romantic poetry and surfing.
We believe that surfing will never “go out of style.”
We believe in the innate and perpetual intrigue of surfing to the non-surfing masses.
We believe if we steal your attention with a click-bait headline we have an obligation to deliver.
We believe that a man can have beautiful tits.
We believe the hide of a pro surfer should be able to withstand the barbs and arrows of internet comics.
We believe that free speech is free until it hits dumb and cruel.
We believe in recycling plastic and paper and St Laurent jeans but not clips from B-ish surfers.
We believe in being polite, up to a point.
We believe that ideas are more powerful than guns.
We believe that the wool of a black sheep is just as warm.
We believe surf films will always make you look.
We believe in the ability of capitalism to solve society’s ills and pity the simplistic mind suspicious of the profit motive.
We believe surfing is the colour of the ocean and the animals beneath and loathe any attempt to squeeze surf fashion into gloomy winter palettes.
We believe surfing cannot right the world’s wrongs and any attempt to do is the worst sort of paternal imperialism.
We believe the White Pointer shark is a spectacular animal that looks best preserved in Formaldehyde and exhibited at schools.
We believe surfing can be as exciting on TV as the Super Bowl.
We believe advertising can be more than product shot/action/tag/logo.
We believe a surfer is only a spin away from marketing success
We believe, above all, that surfing is anti-depressive!
This attention seeking, everyone likes me, upvote if you want more, dopamine hits off the upvotes is pretty embarrassing. Maybe start a Tik Tok channel? Like & subscribe!!
strap some bang sticks to that bloated fuck.
https://youtu.be/zaFO1xNL-IQ?si=QL8Grj_SQSs5bz4N
Nice write up SC. I’m going EE for Surfival, if he can’t get past Rio Waida at pumping snapper they should cancel SITD and just make Dan Mann the winner again.
Jesus, I said it was good effort & gave it a 3/10! As for LT writing one for, hate for your ego to take a hit but prettttyyyyy sure I’d know.
I agree Strayan Cunt is a LOOSE UNIT.
But just like you, he puts himself out there.
AGREE to DISAGREE, and that is what we like to SEE
I LOVE the FEUD.
Not that there is one
Like Dognuts said, It is the best time ever
And the CUNT makes us Laugh too
StrayGun rolling on the floor
like a Kangaroo with epilepsy
Oh look, it’s SC’s little lap dog, never far behind his master.
Woof Woof
Come on mate. It is all about fun, and you play just as good or better than the rest.
I know. I’m always laughing.
He earnt it for me mate.
Simple as that
Yes ,you’ve mention that before and that it took time the over the 10 years you’ve known him. It’s not even year one here.
Hal Courtney loves cocks.
I doubt he can even read mate, and they never made a movie adapation.
No Bush Rats here
They actually let you out of REHAB?
Hopefully after a FULL LOBOTOMY
Props for keeping it PG and accessible to the general public, unlike some of your previous highly entertaining, but uncensored reports from the basement.
We all love to see the women ripping, and it is so awesome when they do. But they get Equal Pay, so they get Equal Spray.
I am sure after a few full days of contest, bad judging calls, and a few beers, I fear you could relapse to your old ways.
Especially after Ethan loses in round one, because his mind went blank mid heat after remembering he forgot to load the dishwasher.
Don’t throw the laptop in the pool in anger.
Some of us would love to know what you Really think, and get the full uncensored version, but Stay Strong. Keep it accessible.
Look forward to the next one, and the ones after that ya CUNT
Think Yago will do better than Griff?
Dang…and that 400 yard bank is really consistent. Well guess everyone should avoid Cardiff.
Strayan cunt thanks for the info. You’re a real ace. Yew! So pumped ! Way more insight than that negadumb character. Good Lord !
Boom negs Boom, you either a Prick Carroll wannabe or you are Prick Carroll neither being a win.
Can you give us the predicted count for how many times Occys name will be referenced and how many excuses are made for Steff, and what’s your predication for the most fucked up old cunt they will drag into the booth other than bugs.
The over/under for this is once per heat per goofyfoot with bad backside style.
And for the west coasters the size will be in the 1 to 2 ft range with the odd 2.5 footer.
San Diego hunchback! It’s a thing (Zeke, Richard Kenvin, Skip Mc, etc.)
LOB knocked out first round by a Pupo. I have no idea what the seeding is, a boy just likes to dream.
Good job that’s a great write up.
boots on the ground, Gwen.
Kid did a respectable job
A s long as the didgeridoo guy is chasing surfers across the rocks blowing it in their faces before their heats I’m happy.