Humpback whale 'Timmy' remains stranded in shallow Baltic Sea waters in Germany

A humpback whale, nicknamed Timmy by local media, remains stranded in the shallow waters near the island of Poel in northern Germany.

The whale has been stuck at the mouth of the Kirchsee bay in the Baltic Sea since it was first spotted on March 3.

As of April 21, Timmy was still lying in shallow water, intermittently moving its pectoral fins.

Attempts to free the whale have been temporary; it briefly swam free on the morning of April 20 when the water level rose but became stuck again two hours later.

The whale has been observed moving between shallow areas and the deeper channel but continues to rest in shallow waters.

No casualties or injuries have been reported, and local authorities have not announced any new rescue measures.

This incident is notable because the Baltic Sea is far from the humpback whale's usual Atlantic Ocean habitat, and the reasons for Timmy's presence in this area remain unclear.

The whale's prolonged stranding has attracted public and media attention, highlighting challenges in wildlife rescue operations in such environments.

Further updates on Timmy's condition and any rescue efforts are awaited as the situation develops.

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