World News • 2026-05-02 16:51

Rescued humpback whale ‘Timmy’ released after weeks of effort off the German coast

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  • Category: World News
  • Language: EN
  • Published: 2026-05-02 16:51 UTC
  • Sources: NPR News

NPR tells the story of Timmy, a humpback whale that became stranded on a sandbank near Lübeck in March and was freed after a week‑long rescue campaign. After several setbacks, the whale was finally released near Skagen, Denmark, and appeared to be in good health.

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