Should Timmy, the whale stranded off the German coast, be saved?

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by FRANCE24
April 18, 2026
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Rescuers in Germany are trying to save 'Timmy', a sick humpback whale repeatedly stranded off the coast.

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Rescuers in northern Germany are attempting to save a sick humpback whale nicknamed 'Timmy' that has repeatedly become stranded off the Baltic Sea coast. Experts are employing air cushions and tugboats to refloat the animal, which is currently stuck. This rescue effort is unfolding amid a debate over whether Timmy can still be safely saved. The situation highlights the challenges involved in intervening with large marine mammals in distress.

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Experts are using air cushions and tugboats to refloat the whale, amid debate over rescue safety.

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