Despite warnings, rescuers managed to transport a stranded humpback whale, known as 'Timmy,' by barge into the North Sea. The operation was a race against time to save the whale, identified in German media as 'Humpback Hope'.

Rescuers defy warnings as the stranded "Humpback Hope," also known in German media as Timmy, is carried by barge into the North Sea, racing against time to save her. <p>Rescuers defy warnings as the stranded "Humpback Hope," also known in German media as Timmy, is carried by barge into the North Sea, racing against time to save her.</p><img src="https://media.npr.org/include/images/tracking/npr-rss-pixel.png?story=nx-s1-5807511" />