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Rescue Teams Work to Refloat Stranded Humpback Whale in Baltic Sea
Rescue teams have partially freed the 10-meter humpback whale from fishing nets but the animal's health is worsening, with efforts ongoing to refloat it in shallow Baltic waters.
- On Tuesday, rescue teams worked to refloat a 10-meter humpback whale stranded in shallow waters at Timmendorfer Strand beach on Germany's Baltic Sea coast.
- The 10-meter whale was first spotted near Niendorf on Monday, and German experts suspect it is the same animal previously sighted in Wismar and entangled in a fishing net earlier this month.
- Rescuers partially freed the whale from the netting wrapped around its body, though attempts to refloat it using wave-generating boats failed; police erected fencing to prevent onlooker disturbance.
- Carsten Mannheimer of Sea Shepherd reported the whale's health is deteriorating, with the animal developing a skin condition from low salinity, though it remains alive and breathing.
- Experts ruled out towing the whale to sea, stating the weak animal could suffer further harm, so conservationists remained on standby for alternative rescue options.
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Despite rescue operations, the whale remains stranded on a sandbank and its health may worsen.
A ten metre long humpback whale has been established at Timmendorfer Strand since Monday. Experts are now planning a new rescue attempt with heavy equipment.
Video. Helpers try to save the marine mammal. Boats create waves that should safely lure the whale back into deeper water.
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For about 24 hours, forces have been fighting for the survival of a whale stranded on the Baltic Sea coast. The mayor of Timmendorfer Strand criticizes Gaffer and warns her not to stress the animal unnecessarily.
·Germany
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