A humpback whale swims for freedom after a big German rescue effort on the Baltic coast.
27 March 2026
The whale has freed itself from a sandbank near the German coastal city of Lübeck.
The humpback, which is about 12-15m in length, was first spotted stranded last Monday.
After a series of rescue attempts during the week, rescue teams now believe the whale has reached deeper water in Lübeck Bay and hope it will head for the wider sea.
The humpback, which is about 12-15m in length, was first spotted stranded last Monday.
After a series of rescue attempts during the week, rescue teams now believe the whale has reached deeper water in Lübeck Bay and hope it will head for the wider sea.