Timmy was first sighted in early March 2026, entangled in fishing nets near Wismar. Despite initial rescue attempts, he stranded multiple times, prompting public outcry and a private initiative to transport him to deeper waters. After a complex rescue operation, Timmy was released into the North Sea on May 2, 2026. However, tracking data revealed that he swam back towards the Baltic Sea and was later found dead off the coast of Denmark, with no clear cause of death identified. This incident raised significant concerns regarding marine wildlife conservation and the challenges of rescue operations.