Stranded Humpback Whale's Condition Worsens in Baltic Sea, Euthanasia Discussed
A humpback whale, previously freed but now stranded again in the Baltic Sea, is showing signs of deterioration, reacting less to stimuli and breathing infrequently. Discussions are now emerging regarding the possibility of euthanasia for the struggling animal.
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The humpback whale rescued last week in the shallow Baltic Sea? It's stuck again
A humpback whale that was freed after becoming stuck for several days in shallow water at a Baltic Sea resort in Germany was stranded again on Saturday after failing to find its way back to the Atlantic Ocean.
Read full article →Germany: Stranded Humpback whale has 'barely moved' in Baltic Sea, is reacting less to stimuli
The stranded whale barely moved overnight, despite a period with higher water levels presenting an opportunity. Rescuers said it was reacting less to stimuli and breathing much less frequently — signs of deterioration.
Read full article →Worry over survival of stranded humpback whale in Germany
Hopes for the survival of a humpback whale who has been stranded off the Baltic coast of Germany for a week are starting to fade, as the whale’s breathing frequency slowed over the weekend. “The whale must be freed very quickly now if it is to have any chance at all,” Greenpeace marine biologist Thilo […]
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