German Ocean Museum Faces Ongoing Harassment After Humpback Whale Rescue

Four months after the rescue of the humpback whale 'Timmy', staff at the German Ocean Museum in Stralsund continue to receive harassment and threats due to their involvement in the incident. The museum has been exposed to a 'shitstorm' since mid-March, with employees receiving hate comments, demands to burn down the museum, and even death threats. The harassment began when the museum advised letting the whale die peacefully, with some accusing researchers of intentionally letting the whale die for personal gain. Employees have applied for information blocks to protect their personal data and prevent being approached on the street.