Rescued Whale Found Dead Near Danish Island After German Rescue
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- •The humpback whale known as Timmy was first stranded near the German island of Rügen earlier in May 2026.
- •German rescuers used boats and water hoses to refloat the whale and guide it back into deeper water.
- •The dead whale was later discovered near the Danish island of Lolland in the Baltic Sea.
- •Danish authorities towed the carcass to shore so that marine biologists could carry out an examination.
- •Veterinarians and marine experts from Denmark and Germany are cooperating on a necropsy to establish the cause of death.
- •Officials have said early checks found no obvious signs of a collision with a ship on the whale’s body.
- •The whale’s movements between German and Danish waters are being reconstructed using sightings and vessel reports collected after the rescue.
What Could Happen If...
- ▸If the necropsy shows the whale died from pre-existing illness or starvation German and Danish authorities may stress earlier health checks and monitoring for future stranded whales.
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Primary Sources (6)
WESTBBC News - WorldWhale found dead near Danish island after German rescue operationWESTNPR - NewsTimmy the humpback whale found dead off Danish coastMEAsharq Al-Awsat (EN)Whale That Was Rescued After Stranded in Germany Found Dead in DenmarkREGIONALSouth China Morning Post - TopTimmy, the stranded whale that captivated Germany, found dead in Denmark