Photos: Giant mysterious creature washes up dead on Indonesian beach

The rotting remains of a mystery sea creature have washed up on a remote Indonesian beach.

The  was discovered by local resident Asrul Tuanakota on the northern shore of Seram Island in Maluku province, the Jakarta Globe reports.

Mr Tuanakota, 37, initially thought the huge sea creature was a stranded boat when he found it on Tuesday night.

Since then, residents have flocked to Hulung Beach to see the bloated mass for themselves.
Baffled locals have speculated that the creature may be a giant squid or the remains of a whale.

Residents have asked authorities to help remove the decaying remains.