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Struggling humpback whale stranded for third time on German coast
Weak and sick mammal has become stuck in shallow bays and experts say prognosis ‘doesn’t look good’
TL;DR
- A humpback whale has become stranded for the third time in shallow bays off Germany's Baltic coast.
- The whale, nicknamed Timmy, is showing signs of weakness and sickness, with reduced activity and breathing frequency.
- Scientists have a grim prognosis, stating the whale's chances of survival are slim.
- The whale is not native to the Baltic Sea, and its presence there is likely due to following fish or disorientation.
- Possible injury from a fishing net is suspected.
- Authorities had previously attempted to help the whale free itself and guide it back to the Atlantic.