Humpback whale freed by rescuers in Baltic Sea has become stranded again
AP News • • world
Key Points:
- A humpback whale that was rescued from shallow waters at a Baltic Sea resort in Germany was stranded again after failing to find its way back to the Atlantic Ocean.
- Initial rescue efforts included digging an escape channel with an excavator and using boats to create waves, which allowed the whale to swim through the channel and temporarily escape.
- The whale was later spotted near Wismar Bay, but it remains unclear if another rescue attempt will be made.
- Experts speculate the whale may have entered the Baltic Sea while following prey or due to male migratory behavior, but it cannot survive long-term in the Baltic due to low salt levels, skin disease, and unsuitable nutrition.
- For survival, the whale must return to the Atlantic Ocean, a journey spanning several hundred kilometers through German and Danish waters.
