Franziska Saalmann

Franziska Saalmann is not mentioned in the provided news articles. The articles detail the plight of a humpback whale that has become stranded in a bay near Wismar, in the Baltic Sea. The whale's condition is deteriorating, and rescue efforts are underway. Experts are trying to encourage the weakened whale to move into deeper waters using methods like paddle clapping, avoiding direct contact. The situation is considered critical, and the Landesumweltminister (State Environment Minister) has assured the public that every possible effort is being made to help the animal. The scientific director of the German Oceanographic Museum in Stralsund is also involved. The whale's predicament has garnered significant media attention due to concerns about its survival.