Germans are preparing a rescue operation for a sick humpback whale stranded off the Baltic Sea coast. The whale, nicknamed Timmy, has barely moved for days, raising fears it may soon die. The animal's plight has drawn significant attention through livestreams and protests. State officials have approved a private initiative to transport the whale back to the North Sea and possibly the Atlantic Ocean. Rescuers plan to lift the whale onto a tarp using air cushions, secure it to pontoons and attach it to a tugboat Thursday. Previous rescue efforts temporarily freed Timmy but it became stranded again.