Dead Sperm Whales 🐋☠️ 🐋 Humpback stranded again 😞
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TaraDeS — 1 week ago(March 27, 2026 06:14 AM)
The ungrateful humpback whale just vanished.
They search for him.
Did the Weather help the Whale?
During the night, the wind pushed the water into Lübeck Bay, causing the water level to rise by half a meter, coordinator Sebastian Stoll (at the scene) explained to the BILD reporter on site. It's visible that the sand dredged yesterday, which formed a kind of dam, is now submerged.
https://www.bild.de/regional/ostsee/live-ticker-die-grosse-wal-rettung-vom-timmendorfer-strand-69c25182ffcdb2ce7075be7e
March 27, 2026 07:07
Edit to add:
No Sender on the Humpback Whale
So far, there were no news of a sighting. The whale wasn't fitted with a sender during the rescue, so his fate remains uncertain. Even if the whale is free, he's not automatically saved. The whale faces the difficult task of finding the way back to the Atlantic – without stranding again!
https://www.bild.de/regional/ostsee/live-ticker-die-grosse-wal-rettung-vom-timmendorfer-strand-69c25182ffcdb2ce7075be7e
March 27, 2026 07:08 -
TaraDeS — 6 days ago(March 27, 2026 06:40 AM)
Humpback Whale sighted off Sierksdorf
Good news on Friday morning: The humpback whale was sighted!
He was seen swimming off the coast of Sierksdorf.
This was reported by emergency services on site.
https://www.bild.de/regional/ostsee/live-ticker-die-grosse-wal-rettung-vom-timmendorfer-strand-69c25182ffcdb2ce7075be7e
March 27, 2026 07:26
Ok, then the humpback is on the right way towards the North Sea (Atlantic).
They escort him.
Happy Weekend and GOOD LUCK for the Humpback!
"There she blows!" (Moby Dick) -
TaraDeS — 6 days ago(March 27, 2026 07:11 AM)
NZer March 27, 2026 07:59 AM
Member since March 21, 2017
Fingers crossed for the Humpback and a big thank you to the humans!
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The humpback continues his way to the North Sea, escorted by Coast Guard and Biologists.
Many had teary eyes, especially the
'bone-hard'
excavators back in Lübeck.
Now the future for the humpback looks good.
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TaraDeS — 6 days ago(March 27, 2026 07:53 AM)
NZer March 27, 2026 08:15 AM
Member since March 21, 2017
The world is full of lovely human beings.
It's such a shame that the assholes get most of the media attention.
Agreed.
Against all odds, a peaceful Friday evening for New Zealand!
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TaraDeS — 6 days ago(March 27, 2026 02:37 PM)
NZer March 27, 2026 09:19 AM
Member since March 21, 2017
I'll be in bed soon. Goodnight!
While you sleep, the humpback drama continues.
The whale just took a wrong turn, back to the central Baltic Sea.
Oh Nein! Everyone after him.
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Despite all the commotion, one of the
'bone-hard'
excavators was interviewed.
Excavator Operator
The Whale wanted to live!
This extraordinary rescue operation deeply affected every single rescuer in Niendorf. Excavator operator Lars Hoppe told NDR on Friday:
"It immediately struck me how small people are, how insignificant and yet how important they always consider themselves in life. This takes on a whole new dimension."
On Thursday, he and his colleagues were busy digging a path for the whale. Hoppe believes he also saw a strong will to live in the mammal.
"You could feel it: He wanted to be free."
Excavator operator Lars Hoppe.
https://www.bild.de/regional/ostsee/live-ticker-die-grosse-wal-rettung-vom-timmendorfer-strand-69c25182ffcdb2ce7075be7e
March 27, 2026 14:50
Well to see in the picture that
'bone-hard'
Herr Hoppe is short before crying (again).
Therefore I'll not repeat what the excavator operators said last evening when the mayor ordered the temporary suspension of the rescue action (too dark, too dangerous).
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TaraDeS — 6 days ago(March 27, 2026 07:33 PM)
NZer March 27, 2026 08:13 PM
Member since March 21, 2017
Thanks for keeping me up to date while I was sleeping.
Is the whale going in the right direction now?
Nope, that stubborn whale is almost back from where they started (Lübeck Bay).
It's night now, and the experts discuss what else can be done.
Since it's a young male, a sexy female humpback might be able to help. -
TaraDeS — 6 days ago(March 27, 2026 08:30 PM)
NZer March 27, 2026 09:18 PM
Member since March 21, 2017
Where are they going to find one?
And what if they don't fancy each other?
Seriously, it's not looking good for the young guy is it.
Please don't tell the excavators. #Lars Hoppe
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TaraDeS — 5 days ago(March 28, 2026 03:34 PM)
Humpback Whale stranded again in the Baltic Sea
The humpback whale is stranded again!
The marine mammal initially managed to free itself [
with support of the excavators
] from the sandbank in Lübeck Bay during the night leading into Friday. Police and environmentalists then attempted to guide him through the Baltic Sea into the North Sea. This attempt failed.
The humpback whale is stuck again; this time in Wismar Bay.
https://www.bild.de/regional/ostsee/live-ticker-die-grosse-wal-rettung-vom-timmendorfer-strand-69c25182ffcdb2ce7075be7e
March 28, 2026 16:20
His skin looks worse than before.
The Baltic Sea has a lower salt concentration than the North Sea (Atlantic).
Sorry, das war's.
