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Whale researcher Madsen: Germans ‘went crazy’ over whale stranding

Danish whale researcher Peter Teglberg Madsen has sharply criticized the handling of a stranded whale on Anholt, calling it a 'total disaster.' According to FAZ, he is now receiving hate mail for his comments.

Whale researcher Madsen: Germans ‘went crazy’ over whale stranding
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Danish whale researcher Peter Teglberg Madsen has sharply criticized the handling of a stranded whale on Anholt. In an interview with FAZ, he described the response as a ‘total disaster.’ His criticism has drawn hate mail – colleagues in America asked him whether Germans had gone crazy.

Madsen also explained the procedure for the whale’s necropsy. He did not provide details on the exact circumstances of the stranding or the authorities involved. The researcher’s criticism appears to target the organization of the rescue and recovery efforts.

Source: www.faz.net