Humpback Whale Hartwin: The Next Timmy Is on the Move in the Baltic Sea
A humpback whale named Hartwin by animal rights activists has been sighted in German waters, specifically in the Kiel Inner Fjord, and is displaying behavior similar to the deceased whale Timmy. The whale, estimated at 10 meters long, has skin injuries and a suspected fungal infection indicated by white skin and pink spots on its dorsal fin. Marine biologist Boris Culik and whale expert Heiko Buch-Illing predict the whale will likely die soon, either by stranding or drowning. The Schleswig-Holstein Ministry of the Environment has set up a reporting chain for further sightings. The article references the fate of Timmy, who stranded, was transported to the North Sea by a private initiative, and later died, with experts believing he drowned days after release. The report highlights the grim prognosis for whales venturing deep into the Baltic Sea.
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