The whale was first observed by the Wismar Harbor Authority around 9 AM and is currently being monitored by the Water Protection Police, as reported by the Mecklenburg-Vorpommern Ministry of the Environment. While the species remains unidentified, initial assessments suggest the whale appears healthy and is actively surfacing. Authorities are coordinating efforts to ensure the whale’s safe return to deeper waters, advising boaters to maintain distance. This sighting follows previous whale encounters in the region, including a humpback whale observed earlier in Schleswig-Holstein.