Humpback whale Timmy released in North Sea but risk remains

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ABC News - International 6 hours ago • abcnews.com

Humpback whale 'Timmy' released in the North Sea after weeks stranded off Germany

A rescue team has released from a barge in the North Sea a humpback whale that had been stranded in shallow waters near Germany since March, witnesses said

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DW - Top Stories 8 hours ago • dw.com

Humpback whale Timmy released in North Sea but risk remains

Nature and EnvironmentGermanyHumpback whale 'Timmy' released in North SeaDarko Janjevic AFP, dpa05/02/2026May 2, 2026After weeks of drama, the stranded humpback whale is back in his natural habitat — but still not out of…

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