Rescuers Race to Free Stranded Humpback Whale

0:00It's March 26th. This is Global News Today, your AI-powered source for world news. Rescuers off Germany's North Coast are racing to save a hum-back whale, stranded on a sandbank in Lubbeck Bay. The massive creature, estimated at 12-15 meters long and 15 tons heavy, got stuck there earlier this week. Teens have brought in diggers to carve out a channel back to deeper water. Experts think it's a young male that might have wandered into the shallows by mistake, for after getting tangled in a fishing net. Rope is still caught in its mouth, and it's been stuck for three days now, without eating. While whales can skip meals for weeks, this one's clearly stressed. The effort has drawn big crowds and is even being live-streamed from nearby Timindor for Strand. Marine biologists who dove in say the whale's skin looks rough, but it's alert, with eyes open and making sounds. Harsh winds and the animals' weakened state are making things tough. These tries to nudge it free, like using high tides or boatwaves, haven't worked yet.

1:03Divers are monitoring closely, and the hope is the new channel will tempted to swim out on its own. As conditions hold steady, the team stays committed, knowing every hour counts for this gentle