1 November 2021 - HUMPBACK WHALE SURPRISES FISHERMAN

 

HUMPBACK WHALE 

SURPRISES FISHERMAN 

 

G'day folks,

 A group of whale watchers were out in Monterey Bay California when they experienced an incredible sight that most people never get to see in their entire lives. The whale watchers were waiting patiently when a fishing boat carrying some unsuspecting fishermen was driving by. 

All of a sudden, from the depths below, a giant humpback whale bursts from the sea just meters from the fishing vessel surprising everyone in the area. The massive creature shot into the air and came down with a loud crashing force. The footage was captured by photographer Douglas Croft and it is incredible. Take a look below.

“It was quite exciting! Salmon season coincides with the time when humpbacks are returning to Monterey Bay to feed for the summer and there were hundreds of boats on the bay fishing.” stated Douglas Croft.

Clancy's comment: Extraordinary photoes. 

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9 September 2021 - DIVER RESCUES WHALE FROM FISHING NET

 

 

DIVER RESCUES WHALE

 FROM FISHING NET

 

G'day folks,

Cesar Espino was out on his boat with a friend off the coast of the Canary Island of Fuerteventura, Spain, when they encountered the large marine mammal tangled in illegal fishing line. 

 

Unfortunately this is all too common in today’s world.  The men realized quickly that the giant mammal was in distress caused by the fishing line. This started what turned out to be an hour-long rescue operation.

Cesar dove into the water without any hesitation or second thought for his own safety. He soon noticed that the fishing line was attached to a buoy and anchored by rope and hooks used for selective fishing. The hooks from the lines were stuck in the whale’s mouth and the ropes were wrapped around its body and tail.

 

 Cesar and his friend swam the length of the whale for over an hour, cutting each individual rope that was restraining her. After the ropes were cut, they were able to remove the hooks that were lodged in the whale’s mouth.

 The rescue became more difficult with each rope that was being cut however. The whale would regain movement and strength when a rope was cut, making it difficult for them to keep hold of the whale. They were ultimately able to free the whale and do an incredibly good deed in the process.

 

Clancy's comment: What Cesar and his friend did was incredibly heroic. It’s extremely sad that wildlife are put in danger daily by the irresponsible actions of humans around the world. Hopefully we will live in a world someday where humans and animals can coexist without either hurting the other.  

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