Whale to be removed from Danish island after failed German rescue
Danish officials are set to remove the carcass of a humpback whale from Anholt Island due to health concerns. The whale was previously rescued from Germany's Baltic Sea coast but ultimately did not survive. A post mortem examination will be conducted to gather scientific data while islanders are advised to stay away from the carcass.
- ▪The dead whale was discovered two weeks after a failed rescue attempt in Germany.
- ▪Denmark's environmental protection agency plans to conduct a post mortem examination on the whale.
- ▪Islanders have been warned to keep their distance from the carcass due to potential health risks.
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Whale to be removed from Danish island after failed German rescue18 minutes agoShareSaveAdd as preferred on GooglePaul KirbyEurope digital editorReutersThe whale, pictured in late April when it was released into the seaDanish environment officials are planning to remove the carcass of a humpback whale from the island of Anholt, as concerns are raised of a potential health risk.The dead whale was discovered last weekend, two weeks after a private bid aimed at rescuing the humpback that spent weeks stranded along Germany's Baltic Sea coast."It's around 20-30m (65-100ft) from the beach but it's drifting along the beach," said one woman on Anholt who preferred to remain anonymous.Denmark's environmental protection agency will also conduct a post mortem examination on the whale, which was…
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