Saving the whale

Directly in our path was an ensnared humpback whale. After observing it for a period of time it was obviously stressed, immobile, and exhausted. Considering the gentle nature of humpback whales and the obvious immediate need of help, we were able to approach it and remove the net, freeing the whale. The net had severely restricted the whale's movement and was tethered to the bottom and the whale could just barely breathe. After removal of the net, the whale swam gently and peaceably off into the distance.

Category:

Pets & Animals

Tags:

• whale
• humpback

[overvaporized]

this video was made in Banderas Bay, Mexico.

jan 2010

[SMSHaley]

god bless you <3

[Pers352]

Inspiring video! Wonderful. It looks like Bahia de Los Angeles .... is it? If not, where in the sea of Cortez?

[bubblerings]

hard to see the video... but, thank you for your great work!

[westsidewench]

Peter, this is AMAZING!!! Your email explaining the whole thing almost made me cry. I love whales, glad you saved one. Will share this with the rest of the marina! Alicia

[sdjordan1]

Nice job Pete, its sure nice to be one of the good guys for a change

[YrPK]

Way to go Pete! Awesome. A real hero!