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Humpback Whale Timmy Released into North Sea After Weeks Stranded

Rescuers successfully released "Timmy" the humpback whale into the North Sea after it had been stranded for weeks in shallow waters near Germany's Baltic coast. The operation concluded a prolonged effort to free the whale.

2 May, 08:03 — 2 May, 16:23
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APVery High7h ago

Humpback whale ‘Timmy’ released in the North Sea after weeks stranded off Germany - AP News

Humpback whale ‘Timmy’ released in the North Sea after weeks stranded off Germany  AP News

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NYTMostly Factual9h ago

Timmy the Stranded Whale Is Released After an Elaborate Rescue

The humpback whale, stuck for weeks in shallow waters off Germany, was towed to the North Sea in a barge. The story captivated the country.

By Jenny Gross

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The GuardianMostly Factual6h ago

Rescuers release humpback whale after it was stranded in shallow waters near Baltic coast

The calf, nicknamed Timmy or Hope, was transported to the North Sea in rescue attempt deemed ‘inadvisable’ due to low chance of survival Rescuers have released a young humpback whale that became a national sensation after it was beached in shallow waters off the coast in Germany, although marine experts have said its chances of survival are low. The whale, variously nicknamed Timmy or Hope, was released into the North Sea off Denmark after being transported there in a water-filled barge by re...

By Donna Ferguson

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SCMPMostly Factual1h ago

Humpback whale ‘Timmy’ released in North Sea after weeks stranded off Germany

A rescue team on Saturday released from a barge in the North Sea a humpback whale that had been stranded in shallow waters near Germany since March, witnesses said. Nicknamed “Timmy” by German media, the whale was spotted swimming near Germany’s Baltic Sea coast on March 3, far from its natural habitat in the Atlantic Ocean. The mammal’s health deteriorated as it became repeatedly stranded in shallow waters near the coastal city of Wismar, and unsuccessful efforts to coax it towards deeper se...

By Associated Press

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DWHigh9h ago

Humpback whale Timmy released in North Sea but risk remains

After weeks of drama, the stranded humpback whale is back in his natural habitat — but still not out of harm's way.

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France 24High9h ago

Rescuers transport stranded whale by barge to freedom in North Sea

A humpback whale that repeatedly beached itself near Germany's Baltic coast was released into the North Sea Saturday after two entrepreneurs financed a barge to transport the trapped creature to freedom.

By FRANCE 24

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The IndependentMostly Factual5h ago

Swinney ‘very concerned’ by reports of BP considering leaving North Sea

Reports suggest the oil giant is considering its position in the North Sea.

By Craig Paton

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straits-timesMostly Factual7h ago

Humpback whale stranded in Germany released into North Sea in dramatic rescue - The Straits Times

Humpback whale stranded in Germany released into North Sea in dramatic rescue  The Straits Times

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rte-newsMostly Factual9h ago

Humpback whale stranded in Germany released into sea

A humpback whale that had been struggling to survive after beaching near the German coast has been released into the North Sea off Denmark after being transported in a barge, a member of a rescue mission said.

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channel-news-asiaMostly Factual8h ago

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

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kuwait-timesMixed7h ago

Stranded whale ‘Timmy’ released into North Sea in dramatic rescue - Kuwait Times

Stranded whale ‘Timmy’ released into North Sea in dramatic rescue  Kuwait Times

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Coverage Timeline

First report: der-standard · 2 May, 05:48Full coverage: 45 · 11hWindow: 11h
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der-standard2 May, 05:48First to report

Buckelwal-Konvoi am Morgen weiterhin auf Kurs in der Nordsee

1h later
nos2 May, 06:55

Bultrug Timmy bereikt Noordzee: 'Hij kan zijn vrijheid opzoeken'

tvn242 May, 06:57

Timmy bliski uwolnienia. Jeśli utknie ponownie, Duńczycy mu nie pomogą

tagesschau2 May, 07:42

Buckelwal in der Nordsee freigesetzt

aftonbladet2 May, 07:44

Valen Timmy är fri – släpptes ut i Nordsjön

svenska-dagbladet2 May, 07:44

Timmy är fri – släpptes ut i Nordsjön

dh-les-sports2 May, 07:48

Timmy, la baleine à bosse échouée, a été relâchée en mer du Nord

luxemburger-wort2 May, 07:52

Buckelwal schwimmt wieder frei in der Nordsee

irozhlas2 May, 07:56

Záchranný tým vypustil keporkaka Timmyho v Severním moři. Jeho další osud je nejistý

die-presse2 May, 08:00

Buckelwal in Nordsee freigesetzt

berlingske2 May, 08:02

Pukkelhval er sat fri i Nordsøen i privat aktion

DW2 May, 08:03

Humpback whale Timmy released in North Sea but risk remains

France 242 May, 08:13

Rescuers transport stranded whale by barge to freedom in North Sea

de-volkskrant2 May, 08:18

Bultrug Timmy na reddingsoperatie vrijgelaten in de Noordzee

rte-news2 May, 08:22

Humpback whale stranded in Germany released into sea

NYT2 May, 08:31

Timmy the Stranded Whale Is Released After an Elaborate Rescue

aktuality-sk2 May, 08:33

Záchranná akcia za milióny v Baltskom mori: Oslabený Timmy je na voľnom mori, jeho boj o život pokračuje

delfi-lt2 May, 08:37

Vokietijoje išlaisvintas banginis Timis

iefimerida2 May, 08:51

Γερμανία: Ελεύθερος ο «Τίμι», η φάλαινα που είχε παγιδευτεί σε αβαθή στη Βαλτική για 29 ημέρες [βίντεο]

20-minuten2 May, 09:00

Happy End? Hier schwimmt Fridolin in die Freiheit

le-figaro2 May, 09:00

La baleine à bosse Timmy, qui s’était échouée en Allemagne, a été relâchée en mer du Nord

el-mundo2 May, 09:05

Liberan en el mar del Norte a Timmy, la ballena jorobada varada en Alemania desde marzo

24ur2 May, 09:15

Timmy je svoboden

channel-news-asia2 May, 09:25

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

aktualne-cz2 May, 09:40

Záchranný tým vypustil velrybu Timmyho do Severního moře

straits-times2 May, 09:55

Humpback whale stranded in Germany released into North Sea in dramatic rescue - The Straits Times

kuwait-times2 May, 09:56

Stranded whale ‘Timmy’ released into North Sea in dramatic rescue - Kuwait Times

AP2 May, 09:56

Humpback whale ‘Timmy’ released in the North Sea after weeks stranded off Germany - AP News

nzz2 May, 10:09

Auswilderung in der Nordsee: Der Buckelwal Timmy, der sich in die Ostsee verirrt hatte, ist wieder in Freiheit

delo2 May, 10:42

Kit Timmy zaplaval v svobodo

orf2 May, 10:43

Gestrandeter Wal zurück im offenen Meer

la-vanguardia2 May, 10:53

Final feliz para “Timmy”: liberada en el mar del Norte la ballena que mantuvo en vilo a Alemania

index-hr2 May, 11:03

Kit Timmy napokon vraćen u more. Tjednima je bio nasukan uz njemačku obalu

The Guardian2 May, 11:38

Rescuers release humpback whale after it was stranded in shallow waters near Baltic coast

lsm-lv2 May, 11:49

Baltijas jūrā iestrēgušo kuprvali Timiju pēc glābšanas operācijas izlaiž Ziemeļjūrā

faz2 May, 11:54

Wo ist der Buckelwal?: Keine Daten wären „eine Katastrophe“

The Independent2 May, 12:33

Swinney ‘very concerned’ by reports of BP considering leaving North Sea

morgunbladid2 May, 13:04

Komu hnúfubaki til bjargar

hotnews2 May, 13:21

VIDEO Final fericit pentru Timmy. Balena care eșuase pe coasta Germaniei a fost eliberată în largul Mării Nordului

yle-uutiset2 May, 13:38

Viikkokausia jumittuneena ollut ryhävalas pääsi viimein Pohjanmereen

dnevnik-bg2 May, 13:57

Свободният кит Тими беше изведен в открито море

hvg2 May, 13:58

Szabadon engedték az Északi-tengerben Timmyt, a hosszúszárnyú bálnát

telex2 May, 14:51

Szabadon engedték az Északi-tengerben Timmyt, a bálnát

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helsingin-sanomat2 May, 16:19

Saksa | Itäme­relle jumiin jäänyt Timmy-valas ui vapauteen

SCMP2 May, 16:23Latest update

Humpback whale ‘Timmy’ released in North Sea after weeks stranded off Germany

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