Whale that was rescued after stranded in Germany found dead in Denmark
A humpback whale known as 'Timmy' has been found dead near a Danish island after being rescued from a sandbank in Germany. The whale was initially stranded on March 23 and was freed on May 2 following rescue attempts. Officials confirmed that the deceased whale is indeed the same one that was previously stranded in Germany.
- ▪The whale was initially spotted stranded on a sandbank in Germany on March 23.
- ▪After several rescue attempts, it was taken out to sea on May 2.
- ▪The whale was found dead near Anholt, Denmark, confirming its identity as the same whale rescued in Germany.
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Whale that was rescued after stranded in Germany found dead in DenmarkSign up now: Get ST's newsletters delivered to your inboxThe whale, dubbed “Timmy” in Germany’s media, was initially spotted stuck on sandbank on March 23.PHOTO: REUTERSPublished May 16, 2026, 10:59 PMUpdated May 16, 2026, 10:59 PMCOPENHAGEN - A humpback whale that underwent a rescue operation in Germany two weeks ago after beaching itself there has been found dead near a Danish island, officials said on May 16.“It can now be confirmed that the stranded humpback whale near Anholt is the same whale that was previously stranded in Germany and was the subject of rescue attempts,” Ms Jane Hansen, division head at the Danish Environmental Protection Agency, said in a statement to AFP.The whale, dubbed “Timmy” in Germany’s…
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