Summary
A humpback whale trapped on a sandbank near Lübeck, Germany, has freed itself after several rescue attempts. Rescue teams are guiding the whale to deeper waters in hopes it will reach the open sea.
Key Facts
- A humpback whale was stranded on a sandbank near Lübeck, Germany.
- The whale is between 32 and 40 feet long.
- It was first spotted near Timmendorfer Strand last Monday.
- Several attempts were made throughout the week to help the whale.
- On Thursday, diggers were used to create a channel for the whale.
- The whale freed itself and is being guided by boats toward deeper waters.
- Biologists stress the importance of the whale reaching the open Baltic Sea.
