The whale Timmy is dead. Experts found his body near the island Anholt. The island belongs to Denmark. Timmy swam in the Baltic Sea for a long time. He often stayed in shallow water.
A group wanted to save the whale. They moved him to the North Sea on a big ship. They spent 1.5 million Euro for this. Two rich people paid the money.
A device was on the whale. Experts call this a tracker. It helps to find a place. Divers found the tracker on the dead animal. The number confirms: This is Timmy.
Scientists did not like the rescue. They said: The whale is very sick. The trip on the ship causes much stress. The whale will die soon. They were right.
Till Backhaus is a politician from Germany. He allowed the rescue. He says: We must protect every life. He wanted to give the whale a chance. Now he talks to Denmark.
The body stays in the water. The officials in Denmark do not move it. They give a warning. Do not go to the whale. The body can explode because of gas.
