Humpback whale stranded again off German coast just days after rescue

A humpback whale was stranded in the Baltic Sea near Wismar Bay just days after being rescued in Germany. The initial rescue operation involved digging an escape tunnel for the 39-49ft mammal to swim free. However, it was spotted stuck again on Saturday, with hopes of it reaching the Atlantic Ocean dashed. Authorities are uncertain about launching a second rescue mission. The whale’s presence in the Baltic Sea is concerning due to the lack of necessary conditions for its survival, including salt concentration and nutrition. Experts believe it may have strayed from its normal migration path.

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