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UPDATED May 3, 2026 at 3:02 PM ET

Apr 28, 2026 at 8:13 AM ET

Germany: Stranded whale 'Timmy' transported on barge

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Rescue teams are transporting the stranded humpback whale Timmy toward the Atlantic on a special barge.

WHO: Rescue teams

WHAT: Coaxed Timmy onto a special barge to steer him back toward the Atlantic

WHEN: Apr 28, 2026 at 12:40 PM ET

WHERE: Germany

WHY: To help steer the whale back toward the Atlantic.

How this story developed (showing 9 of 9 earlier reports)

Timmy the stranded whale rescued after weeks · May 3, 2026 at 3:02 PM ET
Timmy the stranded humpback whale released into North Sea · May 3, 2026 at 8:02 AM ET
Timmy the humpback whale escapes to the North Sea · May 3, 2026 at 1:02 AM ET
Humpback whale Timmy released after weeks stranded · May 2, 2026 at 1:02 PM ET
Humpback whale Timmy released in North Sea after weeks · May 2, 2026 at 6:02 AM ET
Stranded whale transported on barge to the North Sea · Apr 29, 2026 at 10:04 AM ET
Barge begins journey to North Sea with Timmy whale · Apr 29, 2026 at 8:03 AM ET
German bid to rescue stranded 'Timmy' whale clears hurdle · Apr 28, 2026 at 3:04 PM ET
Rescue attempt begins for stranded humpback whale Timmy · Apr 28, 2026 at 8:13 AM ET

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