Islanders are being asked to "keep a respectful distance" while work is underway to clear Chouet Beach after a dead whale washed ashore.
Guernsey's animal welfare charity, the GSPCA, confirmed the situation is being dealt with by the States' Environment Department.
The charity said while the distressing scene "may draw public interest", we're being asked to keep away while authorities respond to the situation:
Annual Guernsey Scarecrow Festival set to raise thousands for charity
£10,000 was donated to five Guernsey charities and organisers hope for a similar amount this weekend.
Channel Islands face 'physical' Poland test
The Channel Islands rugby team play their second ever game this weekend - and this time in Jersey.
Baby born on Guernsey's Marine Ambulance
During an emergency transfer from Sark to Guernsey, Harriet Magell was born.
New interim leader for Guernsey's healthcare system
Teresa Cope has senior management experience in the NHS and has recently led the Isle of Man's care system.
Guernsey's reservoir levels falling after prolonged dry spell
Water storage takes a multi-million-litre hit after successive heatwaves.
Guernsey's Commonwealth flag carrier in early Games win
Guernsey bowlers Alison Merrien and Rose Ogier have won their first match in the women's pairs in Glasgow.
Abundant year for jellyfish in Guernsey waters
Social media lights up with pictures of compass jellyfish, but they are relatively common in the summer.
Battery fire ignites in Guernsey waste processing centre
Islanders are being reminded to dispose of batteries properly following a fire.
