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Sick Humpback Whale Spotted Off Denmark Coast
10 Jul
Summary
- A humpback whale exhibiting poor health was sighted.
- The whale has been seen in various Danish waters recently.
- Disturbance to the animal is strongly discouraged.
A humpback whale displaying signs of poor health has been sighted off Denmark's Baltic coast. Scientists believe it is the same animal previously observed in other Danish locations.
The Danish Environmental Protection Agency has advised the public to keep a safe distance, emphasizing that any disturbance could negatively impact the whale's condition. The agency generally avoids interfering with wild whales, preferring observation from afar.
Emergency services are closely monitoring the situation and consulting with specialists. Humpback whale sightings have become more frequent in Danish waters in recent years.
This follows a concerning incident earlier this year where a humpback whale repeatedly stranded off Germany's coast. Despite expert advice, a private intervention to move the whale to the North Sea resulted in its death shortly after release.
