DNA Analysis Confirms Dead Baltic Sea Whale Is Not Timmy

Published Jul 22, 06:24 AM UTC

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A humpback whale known as Timmy, which had stranded multiple times in the Baltic Sea, has been the subject of concern. A dead whale washed ashore on the Danish island of Anholt in mid-May, raising fears it was Timmy. However, DNA analysis has confirmed that the deceased whale is not Timmy, leaving the fate of the original whale uncertain. The article, published by Die Welt on July 22, 2026, reports this development based on the DNA test results, indicating that Timmy may still be alive in the Baltic Sea.

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The question of whether the humpback whale that has stranded multiple times in the Baltic Sea is still alive remains unanswered.

According to a DNA analysis, the dead whale that washed ashore on the Danish island of Anholt in mid-May is not Timmy.

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Original headline: Lebt Wal Timmy doch noch? DNA-Proben stimmen nicht überein

Original language: DE

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