Humpback Whale ‘Timmy’ Released Back into North Sea After Being Stranded in Germany
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- Category: Asia
- Language: EN
- Published: 2026-05-02 07:17 UTC
- Sources: The Hindu
After weeks of being stranded on a German beach, the humpback whale nicknamed ‘Timmy’ was rescued and released into the North Sea. Rescuers attached a GPS transmitter to monitor its movements post‑release. Marine biologists hope the whale will successfully reintegrate into its natural habitat.
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