Autopsy imminent for whale Timmy found dead in Denmark

An autopsy is scheduled for Timmy, the whale that washed ashore and was found dead in Denmark, concluding a weeks-long saga that had captivated the public in Germany. The marine mammal's death was confirmed on May 16.

Timmy's journey had held Germany's attention for several weeks, with media closely following various interventions along the Baltic coast. After its death, the whale's body was moved near the location where it became stranded for the upcoming necropsy, according to the Danish environmental protection agency.

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The necropsy, scientific examinations, and subsequent handling of the whale are expected to take place around the end of the next week.

Initially, the plan was to transport the whale to Grenaa in eastern Denmark for examination. However, adverse weather conditions and the animal's state of decomposition prevented this move earlier in the week, the agency stated.

The Danish agency announced that the necropsy, scientific examinations, and subsequent handling of the whale are expected to take place around the end of the following week. The extensive process aims to understand the circumstances surrounding Timmy's demise.

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The mammal's journey, whose death was confirmed on May 16, had kept Germany on the edge of its seat for several weeks.