Walfund: Humpback Whale Probably Died of Bacterial Infection

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According to the section of the dead humpback whale found in Greifswalder Bodden, scientists have a presumption of the cause of death. In addition, a connection with earlier sightings appears likely.

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Stefan Sauer/dpa The dead humpback whale found in the Greifswald Bodden likely died from a bacterial infection. Preliminary findings from the German Oceanographic Museum suggest the whale succumbed to sepsis. The approximately ten-meter-long male was discovered floating on its back last Thursday between Rügen and the mainland. The animal was in dramatically poor condition. Scientists found two rounded openings in its lower back with an abscess t…