Calf was transported by water-filled barge in operation deemed ‘inadvisable’ because of low chance of survivalRescuers have released a young humpback whale that became a national sensation after it was beached in shallow waters off the coast in Germany, although marine experts have said its chances of survival are low.The whale, variously nicknamed Timmy or Hope, was released into the North Sea off Denmark after being transported there in a water-filled barge by rescuers. Continue reading...
Rescuers release humpback whale that was stranded off German coast
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Mon 06:01 - HLN (BE)
Last chance for Timmy? Germans want to transport humpback whale 400 kilometers in a steel aquarium
Mon 12:57 - HLN (BE)
Marine biologist warns of possible panic attack in Timmy: “Dangerous plan for whale and helpers”
Tue 04:58 - HLN (BE)
Crucial day for Timmy: rescuers try to transport whale to the North Sea today
Wed 04:40 - HLN (BE)
There goes Timmy! Ship with humpback whale on board en route for a three-day trip
Wed 10:31 - HLN (BE)
German biologist about humpback whale Timmy: “Experts all say: 'Let the animal die'”
Thu 15:30 - HLN (BE)
Scientists want to crush Timmy hopes again: “He will drown in the open sea”
Fri 06:22 - HLN (BE)
Today it has to happen: can humpback whale Timmy go back into the sea?
Fri 09:49 - HLN (BE)
Then no North Sea for humpback whale Timmy today: transport is circling around the Danish coast due to bad weather
Fri 13:02 - HLN (BE)
Transport with humpback whale Timmy sets sail for the North Sea again: “Weather will determine what happens today”
Sat 07:19 - HLN (BE)
Timmy is free! Drone footage shows a whale swimming in the sea
Sat 07:43 - DW All
'Timmy' the whale swims free in the North Sea
Sat 07:43 - DW Top
Humpback whale Timmy released in North Sea but risk remains
Sat 07:43 - DW All
Humpback whale Timmy released in North Sea but risk remains
Sat 08:13 - France 24
Rescuers transport stranded whale by barge to freedom in North Sea
Sat 08:31 - NYT Europe
Timmy the Stranded Whale Is Released After an Elaborate Rescue
Sat 09:12 - HLN (BE)
Where's whale Timmy? Tracker is not sending a signal yet
Sat 11:38 - The Guardian
Rescuers release humpback whale that was stranded off German coast