The rescue operation for Timmy, a young male humpback whale stranded off Germany's Baltic Coast, has come under fire from marine biologists following the revelation that the tracking device fitted to monitor the whale's health was non-functional. The initiative, which cost approximately €1.5 million and was partially funded by Karin Walter-Mommert, has left the whale's whereabouts and condition unknown three days after its transport to waters off Denmark. Experts, including whale researcher Fabian Ritter, have expressed that if the tracker fails to provide any information, it would be an 'all-round catastrophe' for both the whale and the rescue team. The whale was initially spotted on March 23 near Lübeck, Germany, and its health deteriorated after repeated stranding incidents. Critics have labeled the rescue attempt as animal cruelty, emphasizing the risks involved in moving the whale to deeper waters. Danish authorities have stated they will not intervene if the whale is found in distress again, advocating for nature to take its course. In a joint statement, Walter-Mommert and co-financier Walter Gunz distanced themselves from the rescue's execution, calling for accountability from those involved in the operation.