Wire›2026 05 02›Humpback Whale Stranded In Germany Released Into North Sea In Dramatic Rescue

The Wire/May 2, 2026

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Humpback whale stranded in Germany released into North Sea in dramatic rescue

<p>“Timmy” the whale is swimming on its own and freely, and at least for the time being, in the right direction.</p>

First seen · 8:41 AM UTCMay 2, 2026

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Humpback whale stranded in Germany released into North Sea in dramatic rescue<p>“Timmy” the whale is swimming on its own and freely, and at least for the time being, in the right direction.</p>
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