German Rescuers Use Air Cushions to Save Stranded Whale Timmy in Baltic Sea
Rescuers in Germany have initiated a complex operation to save a humpback whale, nicknamed Timmy, stranded off the Baltic Sea coast. The whale, first spotted in March, has been stuck in shallow waters near Wismar, Germany. Previous rescue attempts using police boats and excavators were unsuccessful, leaving the whale weakened and unable to return to its natural habitat in the North Sea. The new plan involves using air cushions to lift Timmy onto a tarp, which will be secured to pontoons and attached to a tugboat. This minimally invasive approach, approved by state officials, aims to transport the whale back to the North Sea and possibly further to the Atlantic Ocean. Despite the whale's poor health, the operation has garnered significant public attention, prompting authorities to establish a protection zone to prevent stress from onlookers. 
