A giant whale that had been tangled in fishing gear jumped out of the water to thank the rescuers who freed her.
This poor whale was tangled in fishing gear. The lines were harming her and weighing her down.
She was tired and had slowed down because of all the lines. She kept getting caught in more debris.
The crew knew they had to act fast. Keeping up with her was not easy, but they kept trying.
They threw a hooked blade and got close to her tail. Finally, they managed to slice the rope and free her.
But what happened next surprised the volunteers.
The giant whale made a huge leap out of the water like she was thanking her rescuers. The rescue video has touched the hearts of many online.
One person wrote, “Absolutely wonderful people, with an amazing rescue.”
Another person wrote, “Thank you for helping, they’re absolutely magnificent creatures”
WATCH: Freed Whale Leaps from Water in What Looks Like a Heartfelt Thank-You
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