Friday Squid Blogging: Rotting Squid on a Beached California Boat

A beached boat in California contains a large amount of rotting squid, estimated to be between 30 to 50 tons, which has been decomposing for days. The smell is extremely unpleasant, with a commercial fisherman describing it as a nasty situation. He noted that when a large catch is left to sit for an extended period, it becomes a gooey mess, which is what has happened in this case. The odor is so potent that it has become a notable aspect of the situation, and the beach has been closed to the public while crews work to address the issue. The decomposition of the squid has been ongoing for several days, resulting in a severe smell.