A LOCAL walker has expressed concern after he discovered a dead calf on a beach in North Cornwall, which he says has been left for a number of days as no organisation wants to take responsibility.

Local man, Alan Moore, was walking along Northcott Mouth beach when he spotted the body of a dead calf laying on the rocks. After finding the animal, he reported it to the local authorities, Cornwall Council and Bude-Stratton Town Council.

However, he says both organisations claim it is not their responsibility as it is a private beach owned by the National Trust.

In an effort to find someone to help remove the animal, Alan approached the National Trust, who he says claim the section of the beach is privately owned, but not by them.

He told the Post that the Environment Agency also “didn’t seem concerned”.

Speaking to the Post: “It is just lying there, on some rocks near where the beach ends. There are no warning signs or tape. There are several dogs on this beach that could come across it, it’s not right. It just seems wrong that no one wants to take responsibility.”

All bodies have been contacted for comment.

Following contact, a National Trust spokesperson told the Post: “Following reports of a dead calf washed up at Northcott Mouth, the National Trust worked with the local town council and others to establish both land ownership and the animal’s origin. As the carcass was untagged and not on National Trust land, ownership has not been identified. However, to ensure the matter was dealt with swiftly and sensitively, the National Trust has arranged for its removal today (October 29).”