Overview
- A large humpback was filmed by tour guide Linda Frølund Hansen passing under the Lillebæltsbro in the Little Belt, with the footage widely shared; the animal has been called
- Experts who reviewed the videos say the whale appears weak because it stays near the surface, sometimes seems apathetic, and shows an unusual pale, rough skin that could indicate disease or fouling.
- Scientists warn the whale is heading south toward the shallow German coasts of Schleswig‑Holstein and Mecklenburg‑Vorpommern where the Baltic's low salinity and warm, shallow water raise the risk of physiological stress and strandings.
- Conservation group Stranded No More and other advocates are urging immediate intervention, including darted antibiotics and active guidance out of the area, while authorities and local responders are reported to be monitoring the situation.
- The sighting recalls the recent Timmy episode, which ended with the animal's death in mid‑May after a large rescue effort, and raises questions about the feasibility and ethics of intervening in sick large whales and what actions will be taken next.