Humpback whale approaches recovery at Þorlákshöfn harbor in Iceland

A humpback whale that washed ashore at the small boat harbor in Þorlákshöfn appears to be on the verge of getting back to the sea. The whale became more active as the tide began to rise in the afternoon.

The whale was first spotted stranded in the morning, and reports indicate that it is likely a calf. Staff from the Marine Research Institute have arrived on the scene to measure and examine the whale. As the tide flows in, it became increasingly lively, suggesting a potential recovery.

Efforts are ongoing to assist the whale back into deeper waters, with local observers noting the change in the whale’s behavior as the water level rises around it.