Millionaires fund last-ditch attempt to save humpback whale stranded in Germany
Summary
A large male humpback whale named Timmy has been stranded in the Baltic Sea off northern Germany for weeks. Despite earlier rescue efforts being stopped, two wealthy donors funded a new attempt to save the whale by lifting it onto air cushions and towing it to saltier waters.Key Facts
- Timmy is a 12-tonne, 10-meter-long male humpback whale stranded near Germany’s northern coast.
- The whale has been stuck multiple times, sometimes getting free with human help, but is now in poor health.
- Two multimillionaires funded a last-minute rescue operation after officials were ready to stop trying.
- The rescue involves lifting the whale with air cushions and towing it to the North Sea or possibly the Atlantic Ocean.
- The Baltic Sea has low salt levels, which is harmful for the whale, and Timmy has skin wounds and infection.
- Environmental group Greenpeace criticized the rescue, saying the whale is weak and the chances of survival are very low.
- Rescue efforts had stopped on April 1 but restarted after public support and political interest.
- Germany’s president and local officials are involved in discussions about the whale’s care and rescue plan.
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