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Humpback Whale Rescued from Sandbank, Swims Toward Denmark

3/28/2026

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The humpback whale, 12–15 meters long and about 15 tons, freed itself from a sandbank near Lübeck, Germany after rescue efforts.
It was first spotted stranded on Monday.
Rescue teams dredged a channel to help the whale reach deeper waters.
By Friday morning, the whale swam off the sandbank, escorted by boats.
Experts remain hopeful it will continue north toward Denmark.

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Story summary

The humpback whale, 12–15 meters long and about 15 tons, freed itself from a sandbank near Lübeck, Germany after rescue efforts.
It was first spotted stranded on Monday.
Rescue teams dredged a channel to help the whale reach deeper waters.
By Friday morning, the whale swam off the sandbank, escorted by boats.
Experts remain hopeful it will continue north toward Denmark.