There is sad certainty… What this means for the animal 👇

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From the Port of Wismar to Timmendorfer Strand: The Odyssey of the Humpback Whale

It all began in early March: Fishermen were astonished when they suddenly saw the giant whale in the port of Wismar. A few days later, the animal drifted towards Lübeck Bay, where it became stranded on a sandbank near Timmendorfer Strand. A nighttime rescue by dredger and a channel dug by hand caused jubilation – the whale swam free.

It all started in early March: Fishermen were astonished when they suddenly saw the giant whale in the port of Wismar. A few days later, the animal drifted towards Lübeck Bay, where it became stuck on a sandbank near Timmendorfer Strand. A nighttime dredging operation and a channel dug by hand caused jubilation at the time – the whale swam free.
… But the joy was short-lived. Barely a week later, it landed again off Wismar. Presumably, depleted energy reserves and remnants of an old fishing net in its mouth are interfering with its navigation.

We’ll explain in detail why even experienced experts are now puzzled.
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Experts under pressure – what does science say?

Marine mammal researchers from the German Oceanographic Museum, the University of Veterinary Medicine Hannover, and the ITAW are tirelessly analyzing respiratory rate, skin condition, and navigational behavior. The sobering conclusion: While the whale is surprisingly well-nourished, it shows secondary infections on its flank and slowed breathing – clear signs of stress and exhaustion.

The team is using so-called paddle-splash techniques: loud clapping with paddles is intended to gently encourage the animal without touching it. A risky balancing act between helping and overtaxing it.

But it’s not just medical questions that are stirring up emotions – there’s also a lot of human tension.
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