Multimillionaires Fund Rescue Effort for Stranded Whale in Germany
A group of wealthy individuals in Germany have come together to fund a rescue operation for a stranded humpback whale, nicknamed 'Timmy', off the northern coast of the country. The whale, weighing 12 tonnes, was first spotted in the Baltic Sea near Timmendorfer Strand in early March, far from its natural habitat. Despite several rescue attempts, Timmy remains trapped in shallow waters and is in a weakened state. Sea Shepherd Germany, a marine conservation organization, has noted that the whale's chances of survival are slim. The rescue plan involves using air cushions to float the whale back to the surface, allowing it to be pulled into deeper waters and eventually back to the Atlantic Ocean. This effort is financially supported by two multimillionaires, including Walter Gunz, founder of an electronics retail chain. The operation, dubbed 'Operation Cushion', has been approved by state officials and aims to transport the whale back to the North Sea. 
