Footage made publicly accessible for the first time documents previously unseen moments and the dedication of the people who worked to rescue the humpback whale Timmy/Hope.

GWRO is releasing video footage for the first time from Jens Schwarck, who documented the rescue operation for the humpback whale Timmy/Hope with his camera in April and May 2026.

The footage provides insights into the early stages of the rescue efforts.

Further material will be published successively.

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We hope you enjoy these interesting insights while viewing the footage.

German Whale Rescue Operations
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