Stranded whale ferried out of German waters in barge
A humpback whale that had been stranded in shallow German coastal waters for over five weeks was successfully transported out of German waters in a water-filled barge, en route to the North Sea. The operation, funded by two German entrepreneurs and supported by officials, involved coaxing the whale into the barge after previous rescue attempts failed. While the rescue team expressed optimism and emotional relief, marine experts and conservation groups remain skeptical about the whale's long-term survival due to its weakened condition and health issues.
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Stranded whale ferried out of German waters in barge22 minutes agoShareSaveAdd as preferred on GooglePaul KirbyEurope digital editordpa/Alamy Live NewsThe whale was pictured swimming in the barge as it was towed out of German watersMore than five weeks after a humpback whale became stranded in shallow waters on the German coast, a barge has ferried the animal out of German waters, en route to the North Sea.The final operation to save the whale is being closely followed across Germany, after the failure of earlier attempts to lure it away from the coast.The whale was coaxed into the water-filled barge on Tuesday, in a mission funded by two German entrepreneurs.Marine experts have largely distanced themselves from the operation.
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