Timmy the Humpback Whale's Uphill Battle

0:00It's March 30th, from your city to your ears. This is Canada News Today, powered by AI. A young humpback whale rescuers call, Timmy has been trapped in shallow bays along Germany's Baltic coast for over a week now. This 12-15-meter giant fur showed up on a sandbink near Timmyndorfer Strand Beach last Monday, and it's been struggling ever since too. Find its way back to deeper waters. The whales from Greenpeace and partners have tried everything, from boats herding it to dredging paths in the sand. The whale's size makes it tough, and after multiple failed attempts, they're stepping back, hoping Timmy swims out on its own. Experts say the whale looks weak, with irritated skin and fishing gear tangled in its mouth, showing real signs of stress. Deniella von Schaper from Greenpeace remains optimistic, noting it briefly freed itself twice over the weekend before getting stuck again. Back whales aren't even native to the Baltic Sea, but they pop up every couple years, likely thrown off by changing migration paths, human, activity, or just hunting for food.

1:05Conservationists point out these strandings happen worldwide for similar reasons. Right now, everyone's watching closely, fingers crossed that Timmy builds enough strength to head toward the Atlantic and beat the odds.