For a long time it was unclear whether the whale found off Denmark was Timmy. Authorities have now confirmed that the famous humpback whale did not survive his journey through the Baltic Sea. #EuropeNews
By Sonja Issel & Sonja Issel
Published on
16/05/2026 - 17:21 GMT+2
After several days of uncertainty, it is now clear: the dead whale that became stranded off a Danish island is indeed the humpback whale Timmy.
This has been confirmed by the Danish Environmental Protection Agency, according to the Ritzau news agency. Broadcaster TV 2 was among those to report the news.
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