A "beluga whale" has reportedly been caught on camera swimming near to Coalhouse Fort, in Thurrock.
Wildlife photographer Dave Andrews has shared a video and several live videos on social media.
For anyone twitching the #BELUGA its been feeding around the barges (see last tweet for location) for the last hour and hasn't moved more than 200m in either direction. Still present. Heres another video @RareBirdAlertUK pic.twitter.com/S2qxKJyuuD
— Dave Andrews (@iPterodroma) September 25, 2018
They show a white, whale-shaped animal swimming in the sea.
Mr Andrews claims it is a beluga, although this has not been confirmed.
Still here and showing well #BELUGA pic.twitter.com/uGqz3XabdP
— Dave Andrews (@iPterodroma) September 25, 2018
The RSPCA has said it is investigating the incident.
The charity says it is "sending an officer" to look further into the matter as videos and reports circulate on social media.
Beluga whales, pictured above, are usually found in Arctic and sub-Arctic waters.
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