Moment An American Divers Save 15-Meter, 8-Ton Humpback Whale Trapped in Fishing Net”.SH


An extraordinary rescue mission unfolded as American divers successfully saved a massive humpback whale that had become ensnared in an illegal fishing net. The incident took place off the coast of Mallorca Island, Spain, where the 12-meter-long whale was discovered trapped and in distress.

On May 20th, local divers swiftly responded to the distress call and embarked on a daring operation to free the entangled creature. The humpback whale was found approximately 3 miles away from Mallorca Island, tightly entwined in a red-colored illegal drifting net. The severity of the entanglement prevented the whale from opening its mouth and left it severely weakened.

Remarkably, this is not the first time a humpback whale has been discovered near the Balearic Islands. The Palma de Mallorca's Aquarium, a local marine rescue center, promptly dispatched divers to the scene to aid in the rescue efforts.
Spanish divers from the Albatros and Skualo centers collaborated in a courageous endeavor to liberate the trapped humpback whale. Despite initial attempts from a boat to remove the net proving unsuccessful, the divers fearlessly plunged into the sea armed with knives. In a risky operation lasting 45 minutes, they skillfully cut away the net, setting the whale free.

Marine biologist Gigi Torras, one of the divers involved in the rescue, expressed her awe at the incredible feat. She shared, "The rescue was truly remarkable and beyond belief. Initially, the whale displayed signs of anxiety, which is understandable. However, it soon realized that we were there to assist, and it began to relax. As we carefully removed the net from its mouth, the whale actively cooperated, twisting and turning in an effort to swim away as quickly as possible."

Torras, aged 32, also noted that the whale remained in the presence of the four divers for a brief period, gradually regaining strength before gracefully swimming away. She interpreted the whale's body language as a gesture of gratitude before its departure.

Drifting nets, often referred to as "walls of death," inadvertently cause the demise of numerous marine creatures. These fishing gears have been prohibited by the United Nations for the past three decades."

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