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Stranded whale off German coast given up on

Stranded whale off German coast given up on

German authorities have ended rescue efforts for a humpback whale that has repeatedly run aground along the country's Baltic Sea coast. After several failed attempts to lead the animal back to deeper water, officials decided to stop further interventions as the whale stranded once more.

Based on reporting by haarlemsdagblad. Translated and condensed by LocalHeadlines.

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