A whale gets stuck – level 1

A whale gets stuck

24-04-2026 07:00

A young whale is in the water near Germany. His name is Timmy. Timmy is very sick and tired. He cannot find the deep sea. He is all alone. A big fishing net hurts him. Now he is not strong enough to swim home.

Many people want to help the whale. They use boats to show him the way. But Timmy is lost. He always returns to the beach. People watch him on TV. They feel very sad. Some people cry because they love the whale. They want him to be happy and free.

A scientist says that Timmy will die soon. The water is not good for him. This story is a big lesson for everyone. We must protect the animals in the ocean. We want the sea to be a safe place for every whale. Timmy is a beautiful animal.

Difficult words: tired (when you want to sleep or relax), deep (very much water under you), protect (to keep somebody safe).

You can watch the original video in the Level 3 section.

Which harmful object wounded Timmy and weakened his ability to swim home?

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