Timmy, a humpback whale that had been stranded near Germany since March, has died despite a £1.3 million rescue operation. The whale's carcass, along with two others, washed up on the coast of Denmark, attracting ghouls who climbed on the remains for selfies. Authorities have warned of the dangers posed by the decomposing whales, including the risk of explosion and disease transmission.

The £1.3 million rescue mission that failed

The rescue operation for Timmy, which began in March, involved transporting the whale in a water-filled barge to Denmark. Despite the efforts, Timmy's health continued to deteriorate, and the whale was found dead this week on a Danish island. The rescue mission, which cost £1.3 million, ended in failure, leaving marine experts and authorities to deal with the aftermath.

Ghouls and the dangers of approaching whale carcasses

Following Timmy's death, ghous have been spotted climbing on the whale's carcass to take selfies.. Danish authorities have urgently warned people against approaching the dead animal. Marine experts have explained that dead whales can explode due to the gases produced during decomposition, which cannot escape through the thick skin of the mammals. Additionally, the whale could be carrying diseases that are transmissible to humans.

Timmy's journey from Germany to Denmark

Timmy's ordeal began in March when the whale was stranded near Germany. After being transported in a water-filled barge, Timmy was released on May 2 as part of a rescue mission. However, the whale's health had severely deteriorated, and Timmy was found dead this week on a Danish island. The failed rescue mission has raised questions about the effectiveness of such operations and the challenges of rescuing stranded whales.

What's next for the whale carcasses?

With the whale carcasses posing a risk to public safety,authorities are now faced with the task of disposing of the remains. The decomposition process can take weeks, and the carcasses will continue to attract scavengers and ghouls. Marine experts are calling for increased awareness of the dangers posed by whale carcasses and the need for proper disposal methods to prevent further incidents.