- A humpback whale, named Timmy, was successfully guided onto a water-filled barge on Tuesday, 28 April, to be transported back to its natural habitat.
- Timmy was named after Timmendorfer beach in Germany, where he was initially spotted after losing his way.
- Scientists believe the whale became disoriented or ill, leading him to low-saline waters, which whales typically avoid, and causing him to repeatedly run aground on sandbanks.
- The mammal was coaxed onto a floating tank with a barge, which will be pulled out to the North Sea.
- Crowds cheered and applauded as Timmy was moved onto the barge, expressing joy at the rescue effort.
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