Dead Humpback Whale Found on Remote North Sea Island

Experts identify the carcass as a young, undernourished male and collect samples for further analysis.

A 7.4-meter-long humpback whale carcass was discovered on the uninhabited island of Minsener Oog in the North Sea by a helicopter pilot.
The whale, identified as a young male, appeared undernourished and may have been surviving on its fat reserves before dying.
Darm parasites were found during an initial examination, but the exact cause of death remains undetermined pending further analysis of collected tissue samples.
The island, a protected bird sanctuary east of Wangerooge, is off-limits to the public, and experts accessed the site by boat to conduct their investigation.
Authorities stated that there is no immediate need to remove the carcass for safety or conservation reasons, as it poses no threat in its current location.