A humpback whale, nicknamed Timmy, which was stranded for over a month near the German coast in the Baltic Sea, reportedly survived only five days after its rescue, according to Mecklenburg-Vorpommern's Environment Minister.

The condition of a humpback whale near Poel Island in the Baltic Sea has further deteriorated, with Mecklenburg-Vorpommern's Environment Minister stating that leaving the animal undisturbed is the only remaining option.

Mecklenburg-Vorpommern's Environment Minister Till Backhaus has defended his actions and rejected criticism regarding his role in the attempted rescue of a whale stranded on the Baltic Sea coast.

Following the death of a humpback whale, criticism persists regarding the handling of its rescue attempt, particularly directed at Mecklenburg-Vorpommern's Environment Minister, who is urged to learn from past mistakes.