Sven Biertümpfel

A young male humpback whale, approximately 10 meters long, is currently stranded on a sandbar in the Baltic Sea near Timmendorfer Strand in Lübeck Bay, northern Germany. Discovered by hotel guests who heard its distress calls, the whale's predicament has sparked a rescue operation involving local coast guard, fire department, and experts. Despite efforts to assist the whale, including attempts to move it with inflatable boats, it remains stuck. High tide overnight was insufficient to allow the whale to free itself. The whale's condition is a cause for concern, with experts warning that it may die if it is not moved to deeper waters soon. The rescue efforts are ongoing, drawing attention from onlookers and highlighting the challenges of marine animal rescue in the Baltic Sea.