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Dead humpback whale discovered in Greifswalder Bodden

A dead humpback whale has been spotted in Greifswalder Bodden. Experts plan an autopsy to learn more about the cause of death.

13 August 2026Tagblick Newsdesk

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A dead humpback whale has been discovered in Greifswalder Bodden. Experts from the German Ocean Museum are investigating whether it is the whale recently sighted off the Polish coast. The carcass is to be transported to a small island for an autopsy, according to a statement from Minister Backhaus.

The discovery of the deceased whale has raised further questions about wildlife populations in the Baltic Sea. The incident has been reported by Deutschlandfunk, highlighting the recurring encounters with dead whales in this region.

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