German authorities and rescue teams are continuing their efforts, now using excavators, to free a 15-meter humpback whale stranded in the shallow waters of the Baltic Sea off Germany's north coast. The animal is reportedly responding but remains unsteady and scared as rescuers attempt to save it.

A humpback whale remains stranded in shallow waters off Germany's Baltic coast, with rescuers racing against time to save the animal after initial attempts failed. New equipment is being deployed as experts warn of imminent death without aid.