60 is a spiritual number to do with the law of creation.
The Western Isles' local authority, Comhairle nan Eilean Siar, has to make a decision on how to dispose of the dead whale.
The animal was thought to be a fin or a rare sei whale.
Defence contractor Qinetiq had agreed to shut access to the Hebrides Rocket Range until the whale died and security staff were patrolling the area.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-highlands-islands-15181431
