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Timmy the whale rescue attempt begins off coast of Germany – in pictures
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Timmy the whale rescue attempt begins off coast of Germany – in pictures

The Guardian Environment · Apr 29, 2026, 11:01 AM · Also reported by 1 other source

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  • View image in fullscreen Timmy the whale rescue attempt begins off coast of Germany – in pictures.
  • Stranded whale swims on to barge in German rescue attempt

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A rescue operation is underway to transport a young male humpback to deeper waters in the North Sea after it became stranded in the Baltic Sea off Lübeck a month ago. The whale’s ordeal has gripped Germany but there are concerns it may be too fatigued and sick to survive • Stranded whale swims on to

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