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Experts prepare urgent rescue operation for weakened humpback whale off German coast on March 29.
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On the morning of Wednesday, experts are preparing a new and imminent life-saving intervention to free uphauled Buckelwal (HUMW) in Wismarbucht near Rostock's Baltic Sea coastline after it became critically weak due to exhaustion from being pulled onto land by fishing nets earlier this week.
Key Points
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1A humpback whale remains trapped and weakened inside the shallow waters of Wismar Bay, with experts preparing for an imminent rescue operation.
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2'Hope' exists that a new intervention will allow the animal to swim free again quickly before it loses its chance entirely.
Developments
[Mar 30]
Greenpeace reports on Twitter (X) and in print media, stating: 'The whale barely reacted at all' to the boat's presence during a rescue attempt. Experts note that while there is hope for salvation today due to recent progress ('the prognosis looks generally not bad'), immediate action remains critical.
[Mar 29]
'Experts are preparing next' and 'a new intervention will be possible'. The whale lies still in the shallow water of Wismar Bay. Experts state: "The animal must now swim free very quickly, otherwise it has no chance at all." Rescue teams have deployed again.
[Mar 25]
'Today will be a decisive day': The whale is to be encouraged today in the afternoon. 'The prognosis looks generally not bad' as rescue forces deploy for another attempt at freeing it from Wismar Bay waters.
Wal an der Ostseeküste: Greenpeace – Buckelwal hat kaum auf das Boot reagiert
Stuttgarter-zeitung.de
21h ago