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Germany backs costly Timmy rescue as humpback dies after relocation

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Source: The Guardian
Germany backs costly Timmy rescue as humpback dies after relocation
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Germany defended a €1.5m, privately funded rescue of Timmy the stranded humpback, arguing it offered a last chance despite expert warnings; Timmy died after being moved to deeper waters, with Danish authorities confirming the death near Anholt and noting there were no concrete plans to perform a necropsy.

Topics:worldenvironment#environment#euro15m#international-whaling-commission#private-funding#timmy-the-humpback#whale-rescue
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  1. German minister defends ‘perfectly human’ decision to allow attempt to rescue whale Timmy  The Guardian
  2. Timmy the humpback whale found dead off Danish coast  NPR
  3. Humpback whale released after spectacular rescue effort found dead off Denmark  ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos
  4. Whale found dead near Danish island after German rescue operation  BBC
  5. Timmy, the stranded humpback whale, found dead off Danish coast  Yahoo

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