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While still alive, the whale later named Timmy was stranded off Poel. It was subsequently washed ashore dead off Denmark.

Video. "Highly explosive" whale Timmy to be towed out to sea

Updated: 21/05/2026 - 11:25 GMT+2

The dead humpback whale 'Timmy' off the Danish coast is at risk of exploding. Authorities now plan to tow it out to open sea.

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