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Police Pull Activist from Baltic Sea After Second Bid to Reach Stranded Whale

Police now review possible legal violations following the rescue.

Overview

  • Police removed a 58-year-old from the Baltic Sea after she twice tried to reach a stranded whale near Wismar, then began checks for hypothermia.
  • A police spokeswoman said she had jumped from a ferry before officers intervened.
  • Police said they are reviewing possible legal consequences for the swimmer.
  • Media reports said she traveled from Munich and told Bild she is a climate and animal-rights activist seeking media attention to save the whale.
  • Demonstrators at the site broke through a barrier and ran toward the shore, which drew further police focus on crowd control.