Manta Rescue!

Such an amazing experience/rescue! Diving in the Philippines April 2014 with Manta Rays. One approached us with fishing line slicing right through her wing. Our guide spent several attempts to cut her free and finally removed the barnacle encrusted fishing line. She swam with us for over 10minutes until we were low on air & had to leave. We watched while on our safety stop as she continued to circle below us with another Manta ray. I am convinced she stayed with us for help as this was the longest & closest interaction during the week of diving. Kudos to our guide 'GL'! A truly amazing & emotional experience.

[@yotambarr]

I am a marine biologist studying the mantas in Ticao. Wanted to tell you the same manta (now nicknamed Jane, if that's ok by you) came back today (25 october 2014), sstayed for a few hours, and looked healthy and happy :) Best wishes, Yotam

[@janeheadley6707]

Hi Yotam, I am thrilled that you have seen her again & she appears to be in good health! I am stoked that you have nicknamed her Jane :) I guess GL will be OK with that as she is a female. I am also pleased that the video has assisted in drawing attention to you studies on Mantas in the area. Good luck with that. Hopefully we will return one day soon!

[@pissedoffmarine7908]

What the divers did was awesome. I was going to ask if they seen her again and you answered my question.

[@KKumli]

Do you have a web page? Thanks! Pacific Manta Research Group

[@patshhi4620]

That is so good to know. I wasn’t sure she would make it with that long slit. Thanks for saving her life. Pat

[@RandomOzzieVids]

yotambarr great to hear. I’m a skipper, do you guys ever need someone to drive boats for you? Are you still studying the Manta Rays?

[@ariag.8745]

Mantas are so shy which makes this interaction particularly remarkable. God bless those people who have the patience to do this work.

[@hearthebellsring3990]

@nordhorny leave

[@scarasluts]

nordhorny sorry whats that i don't speak asshole

[@OrangeTabbyCat]

nordhorny I love this comment! 👍😂😂😂😂

[@vulture6268]

@nordhorny its too weak to hate religion when you can hate God, but i dare your ass can't do that, cause it so weak as i said.

[@dieseldog00]

@@vulture6268 Uh oh look out this vulture is angry!! Nordhorny said he hates religion he didn't say he hates g-ds. He and I don't waste that kind of emotion on something that doesn't exist.

[@Jexhi100]

So sad that this beautiful gentle creature has been scarred and damaged by man's pollution of their habitat. Lovely to see some caring people helping her. Lovely music too

[@paddy696]

Music No, just the sounds of bubbles breathing thanks! An older ex scuba diver!

[@cahillgreg]

@@paddy696 Pipe down Peter; a fart in the bath will deliver your heart's desire

[@cfluff6716]

Man does a lot worse to other humans...and sometimes only over ideological differences

[@VITAS874]

possibly we are the "mistake"

[@domainofthesun4400]

Isn't it wonderful to live in a world where such magnificent sea creatures exist?

[@JJ-iq8mi]

Shame about the humans.

[@umeridrees1]

no

[@dodgygoose3054]

It proves that humans are supposed to be the care takers of this planet, not its leech of destruction.

[@eagleyerobin8998]

One of the most majestic creatures I have ever seen. Absolutely stunningly beautiful, and she knew exactly what the guys were doing - every move was conscious, knowing they were helping. Beautifully filmed, captured her suffering yes, but the outcome was fantastic and I love the music accompanying this footage! Watched this about 10x already!

[@tsbrowne6787]

Me too! (watch this many times.)

[@dieseldog00]

Oh my goodness I'm in tears. She knew she was being helped and she was so brave to fight through her pain and finally hold still so the line could be cut away. And she stayed with them for ten minutes, then caressed the diver before she left!! If that doesn't show the intelligence of mantas I don't know what does. What an awesome experience for the divers!!

[@aanon5716]

mantas have huge brains.

[@susanneh5918]

I also have tears in my eyes what does mankind to the animals 😭

[@hughjaanus6680]

I believe fish don't have nerve endings and so do not feel pain.

[@dieseldog00]

@@hughjaanus6680 Did you see her flinch several times as the diver was removing the line? I'm no marine biologist but it looked like she was feeling something like pain.

[@hughjaanus6680]

@@dieseldog00 Image result for Do fish feel pain “Fish do feel pain. It's likely different from what humans feel, but it is still a kind of pain.” At the anatomical level, fish have neurons known as nociceptors, which detect potential harm, such as high temperatures, intense pressure, and caustic chemicals.Jan 8, 2018 www.smithsonianmag.com/science-nature/fish-feel-pain-180967764/

[@PlanetRockJesus]

So sad to see the slice in that magnificent creature's body.

[@AbleOutdoors]

Many others have said it, but I think want was done for this beautiful creature of the depths was wonderful. Imagine how helpless she must have felt with the fishing line cutting away at her flesh. Thank you and your friends. More humans need to do acts of kindness.

[@danielthames9628]

Amen brada! Its funny....listening to the replies about this video is great. People actually getting along and being nice to one another. Its really a nice switch u no?? Unfortunately with all the devision in our great country these days its beautiful to see people come together and act civil to 1 another. I dont understand why we can allow each other 2 b different or think different yet respect each others views and love each other any way! Just something else to think about. Have a good weekend everybody. And a great independence day 2019!!! - call ur mom and dad and tell them how much u love them! God bless!

[@Svenja_Schaefer]

@@danielthames9628 I always imagine intelligent aliens exploring humans. They must think: How are they able to be so intelligent and mighty and so stupid and destroying at the same time? They know that what they do is destroying their own habitat and planet, but they rather protect a game called "money" than change their lifestyle... What the hell!?? I think as rare as warmhearted people are as more important it is to be warmhearted and being the difference. I found hope in the korean boygroup BTS and their fandom. These guys are so warmhearted and humble! And their fandom is ready to help everyone, who shares the same values of philantropy. And they help animals as well. Their fans planted 1250 trees as birthday present for the group leader RM. They plan to plant more trees for every birthday.

[@CarMoves]

I did this with a big turtle in Hawaii -- had lots of line on him

[@danielthames9628]

God bless u for helping!!! Ty!

[@fleaflicker1451]

You're AWESOME!!!

thanks

[@adhya3114]

You're amazing

[@doriweishaar4901]

Thank you for helping that turtle ! We have friends who snorkel & dive & carry small knifes for other reasons but so they can cut lines. Sad that humans have made that a necessity...

[@indira387]

God bless to all animals' rescuer. those people are the real hero. great video. tx

[@arraboi026]

what has god to do with this

[@debbiegubala5429]

Thanks.

[@JanetStarChild]

@iNdiRa Your absent god doesn't care. It took benevolent humans to do what your weak god is powerless to accomplish.

[@slowfieldgenerator]

@@JanetStarChild Could you pull your head out of your ass? You sound like you watch a bit too much anime.

[@JanetStarChild]

@@slowfieldgenerator I watch too much anime??? Is that your funny way of saying that I'm being too rational and I should not criticize people when they say asinine horseshit? FYI; I actually barely watch anime, not that it matters.

[@sandyy.8244]

A lovely, gentle creature. My heart soared when she was freed... and her final tail caress to say goodbye & thank you.

[@jillianbennett380]

Yes I felt the same

[@dieseldog00]

@@aliceshaw8265 Don't be snarky.

[@doriweishaar4901]

I applaud the humans who help those in need of rescue . This old girl was probably in a lot of pain from the gash & didn't expect to be touched So her flinching the and hesitation and were both understandable. I am absolutely grateful that they didn't give up finally got the line and barnacles off of her !!! I believe that animals have a sixth sense about being willing to accept help.....Many years ago, my neighbors dog got all but skinned alive by a mail truck one summer bc she wasn't leashed or fenced. The owner Could not deal with it & didn't have a vet so l wrapped her up in a soft blanket and took her to my vet. She was given IV antibiotics and pain medication. Her owner did not want to deal with it and wanted to put her down & my vet said that was the owners right but with some nursing back to health she would be okay. Said that barring an infection there is nothing that time and daily care could not fix. Owner opted out & said "I'll just get another dog" 😶 So 4 days later I took her home & because I volunteered to take care of her the awesome vet did not charge us for her care. They gave us pads for her to rest on ( by bedtime every day, she'd end up bloody till her skin healed) gauze, saline, ointment & liquid vitamins. We set up a little "hospital room" 4 her under the dining room table & l hung sheets so she'd have privacy. She laid there for three weeks, only moving to go take bathroom breaks & eat. My 3 young kids wanted pet & cuddle her but obviously couldn't so they sang to her, read her books and picked flowers for her..... That sweet dog was in such terrible pain and while she whimpered a lot , every day she allowed me to clean her wounds, pull away dead skin with tweezers as per vet instructions and bandage her. Id been afraid she'd bite me but she never did. No snarling, no screeching (l would have) just sweet eyed looks and licks to my hand. Somehow, though we were virtual strangers she knew we'd just wanted her to be okay She fully recovered and Pepper stayed with us the rest of her days, and I'll never forget her amazing ability to trust 🧡🐕🧡

[@Armendosmaciato]

Thats so gay

[@doriweishaar4901]

@@Armendosmaciato okay... you're allowed an opinion lol. Most all of my friends are gay so your comment is not an insult to me😜 you have yourself a merry Christmas lol

[@PikaPluff]

@@doriweishaar4901 ignore the troll xD

[@dubtownman9508]

👏👏💗

[@slowfieldgenerator]

@@Armendosmaciato Grow up, okay?

[@angela-sanders]

thank you, this made me tear up. humans are ruining this world. you just helped clean up a piece of that. so heartwarming

[@casarrubiassanchezmiguelan6091]

Los humanos están evolucionando, este mundo tal como lo conoces esta destinado a perecer, solo el hombre puede conservarlo mediante la evolución tecnología y explotación de sus recursos.

[@BadWolfSilence]

No we’re not.

[@sanddancer68]

Humans don't run this planet, Politician's and Bankers do. !??

[@Mortthemoose]

Wow...what an amazing encounter. You could really see her letting you cut that line off...esp the last bit. So glad that you managed to do that. I hope she recovers. The wound looked awful. Such magical creatures

[@davidgeorgejohnson7492]

Great job guys! Humans should live in harmony with wildlife! :)

[@ollyb.8924]

"Should", but they don't do, we don't do...

[@julietalopez5836]

Poner su vida en peligro🥺🥺🥺🥺

[@islandpetmovers2514]

Just amazing and YES SHE KNEW! Never ceases to amaze me how intelligent ocean creatures really are. Good job guys!!

[@s.t.browne7102]

Her co-operation - simply incredible - a majestic creature ... LOVE to watch this video over + over.

[@mullercardenas]

Tears in my eyes... What an amazing encounter, so glad they could help her! Amazing!

[@menschheikehttpsyoutu.bepa250]

DANKE, DANKE...... !!! TRAUMHAFT, was Ihr tut! Das ist bitter nötig! Love you!!!!!!

[@veramariecano289]

November 2019: your video still astonished at the care you have taken - to remove that line that was cutting through her. Thank you for sharing.

[@gorkivalenzuela6940]

Its amazing that a manta, turtle, dolphin, whale or other animal comes to a human for help when it was another human who caused her pain. Will we ever learn to live with nature?

[@zimajulska1611]

It is priceless feeling when you save somebody!

[@ZENERVOLTAGE]

I love the final touch the diver gives after he cut the line. Just places his palm onto her as if to send a telepathic message of love.

[@CMCSS-to3to]

I never knew these animals were smart enough to understand that they were being helped. And the fact it stayed with them shows some intelligence and trust.

[@hourglas39]

Thanks for sharing this beautiful story / video with us. Just amazing. Love the music too.

[@j.c.daniels9073]

Right place, right time and most important right people Nice Work.👍👍🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟

[@PCTubone]

Those divers deserve a gold medal 🥇

[@michellebagy7557]

This made me cry....I had the privilege of swimming with Mantas at Kona, Hawaii, Dec. 2019. What beautiful, majestic and highly intelligent animals. It was awesome and it changed me forever. Love, love, love that they helped Jane, she is gorgeous!! ❤❤❤

[@a.m.8763]

Absolutely magnificent creatures! Their beauty is in their graceful wings! What a wonderful experience that had to be.😍😊

[@jmatt4life]

This was AWESOME!!! So happy to see it get help!

[@islandbirdw]

She sure was in the right place at right time. What a beautiful dance with bubbles and a Manta accepting the only help available

[@willj4411]

Absolutely incredible. Your diligence paid off where others might have give up. You also made a grown man cry.

[@proximo1033]

Such a beautiful, gentle, iconic (to say the least) creature, some human idiots with their "hobby" aren't even aware of how hard it is just to survive in wild environment

[@keithg.cooper201]

An amazing piece of video...everyone involved was an angel of relief to this Manta Ray!

[@CarmenZynger]

The line cut into her flesh. Man careless fishermen leaving line all over the Ocean. This is what happens to our wonderful sea creatures. Glad GL helped Jane, and that she let him help. How wonderful!

[@Ipoetize]

Oh that little pat of reassurance & comfort to the Manta Ray @ 4:31 was it for me. GL's small but meaningful gesture of compassion created a most beautiful moment. So with a heaving heart and teary eyes: "Jane Headley., I Salute you and I Thank you with all kindness!"

[@Sharyourvoice]

She Is Beautiful! God Bless You Guys For Saving Her, I See She Said Thanks...What A Relief!

[@GS-cg3yn]

Thank you for helping the animal and for the video to allow us to see.

[@pugiemcrufus6050]

How amazing. She adores each of you ❤️ thank you for helping her!!

[@busterwest1644]

Just really pleased you could help, I dont dive anymore but honoured to have once been part of a caring fraternity..

[@danielthames9628]

Such a glorious creature. And like the caption said....,"what an experience," i wasnt there but what an unbelievable video. Thank yall sooooo much for posting it. It breaks my heart to see such a precious animal scarred like that. She seemed soooo sweet and grateful. AMAZING! TY AGAIN TO WHOEVER POSTED IT! AND FOR HELPING HER. That took a lot of courage. Ty!!!

[@Alycanj]

That's a beautiful animal and wow what a terrible cut that line made, great job.

[@lynngreene1993]

Thank you for sharing this 😢 l am in tears but at the same time joyous to be able to see this act of kindness 😊 she is so BEAUTIFUL! Scarred but still beautiful x x

[@maryclaremayo6157]

I absolutely love Mantas. Poor ole girl sure had a time of it. Thanks for helping her.

[@FishNBrewis1985]

Once in a lifetime experience! Wow Headley family (and Jack too)

[@juancarlosvaldes4538]

Aquaman would be deeply proud of this!

[@rodmandealerman3297]

I know that they are quite large, but I had no idea exactly how massive they are until I saw this. I am beyond amazed! Legendary video!

[@happydays7321]

Wow, how beautiful to still see after all these years, caring people looking after the georgous gracefulness of the deep blue seas. You all deserve our respect xxx

[@TexarkanaBaby]

Amazing is an understatement. THANK YOU for sharing your video. And thanks to all who helped in the rescue!

[@sakaress]

You guys did a great job. Thank you!

[@sickofeverything6413]

I see nothing but angels of the sea in this video. Excellent work guys. These animals need our protection and help. They are not simple minded creatures.

[@katherineuribe2952]

Poor mantra ray! That line cut into her flesh so deep! She must have been in pain for so long. She was so smart to keep circling back to let the humans free her. Bless every single one of them for helping this beautiful creature.🤗💖

[@vincebella3328]

God bless you for your help with this matter, it's nice to see you and your friends helping the sea creatures.12-9-19.

[@louiselyons5187]

Thank you and may God bless you💖

[@dlcoba2979]

Nothing more rewarding than saving an animal in distress & they put their complete faith in you, wild creatures, animals, of the wind, sea & land, God I love them.

[@r.mcbride2837]

The poor thing! She had to have been tangled in that for a very long time for it to cut into her wing as she grew. Wonderful job, Crew! Many thanks for helping her.

[@jonesjones6124]

Wow, I love you guys!! That's a devil off her back, isn't it?

[@weitan3314]

Amazing. Good job!

[@susannorman4483]

Epic video. Gorgeous manta, Jane. One never tires of seeing humans helping out wildlife/sea life. My heroes. Cool music.

[@dickiedollop]

it’s amazing how they sense that the divers will help them - quite astonishing

[@massoud999]

Amazing people! Thanks for sharing

[@1LoveGame2]

Poor thing, that must have hurt like hell :(

[@cherbrowne1637]

Thank you Fred and fellow heros who saved the beautiful Mantra Ray. The gash looked awful and I hope it healed. Thank you from UK

[@Ralph2]

That poor Manta, such a terrible injury. It has really upset me, but thank you so much for helping her.

[@graemeroberts187]

Awesome Jane !!

[@lass-inangeles7564]

Great job guys, simply terrific!!! Music was hugely irritating. Let us hear the silent sounds of the ocean. NO MUSIC PLEASE!!!

[@kwatson4394]

I’m so grateful that these animals have learned to ask for our help to repair the issues we’ve caused. We can be helpers or destroyers of our world…

[@LorraineHatrix]

Wonderful rescue, She now loves you.

[@likira111]

Poor baby, thatwound ust have hurt. im glad you helped her

[@thelmalopez5154]

what a magnificent creature. i remembered the croc hunter Steve I was worried for you.

[@TheBoabby50]

He was killed by a Sting ray in a freak accident. Mantas are larger and without the spike/sting

[@dutchflats]

Excellent work folks, thanks for hanging in there and getting the job done!

[@jillianbennett380]

I am in awe of the person who freed and helped her and did that safely!

[@user-pp5pn1zt9u]

She is heart,for some time ,Great help,im tear👆

[@robinayers8107]

God made Jane be still so they could help her.😍

[@cherylcobern4483]

Thank you for helping her! 💗💗👏👏👏

[@efesgirl999]

YAY! She is absolutely stunning "Sea Angel", and I hope she healed up without complications. She was fully aware that she was being help. How wonderful.

[@h2imports212]

thank you guys The Father of the heavens and the earth will bless you.

[@TheBoabby50]

Pity he didn't bless the Manta earlier. It was man who both caused and helped the damage

[@Similandivecenter]

Great job

[@sascubashack]

It looked like if the line remained longer, she would have lost her entire wing. Awesome job!

[@johannabarnard5353]

She was so thankful tho them. She absolutely gorgeous !

[@SriUtami-sg8hz]

Thanks for helping that manta off of the fishing line. You are our ocean heroes.

[@scarasluts]

divers: trying to cut line off manta: scared and shy fish: catching a free ride hotel: trivago

[@MikeJWichita]

I had a school ocean project and we all Picked an ocean animal and I picked the manta ray

[@redreaper2752]

God bless that man. He literally risked his life to free her!

[@notsosilentmajority1]

"We would have stayed longer...if we had gills". Lol, that was a great line, lmao. This was a really great rescue/aide because at first the creature was very apprehensive but it is fairly obvious that she recognized that these men were helping her. Nature is simply amazing. Thanks to these wonderful people for a job well done. God bless.

[@sweetlady1027]

You guys are awesome.God bless you all in Jesus Christ wonderful name Amen,Amen.

[@morgenthaler]

Bravo

[@okgo8315]

What a beautiful video. I did this with a seagull at lake Bracciano near Rome. She came close to us whilst sunbathing, like asking for help, had fishing line wrapped tightly around its wing and very tight around its little leg almost cutting into it...poor thing. Luckily i had an army knife with tiny scissors and cut all the line away, the leg being rather difficult. She was so relieved and stayed with us a while. So rewarding to help nature. 🇬🇧🇬🇧

[@KM-bu8ec]

Beautiful and mesmerizing. Thank you for freeing up this incredible creature of the sea. I am sure her heart is happy ❤

[@rachel8006]

What song is that playing? it's almost as beautiful as the rescue

[@slowfieldgenerator]

@@marsa9828 brudda shazam exists

[@bernardshenchercheurs]

Splendide.

[@BLUEZz73]

You's Dudes are the ducks nuts the Bee's knee's and the Ants pants. So very well done all.

[@king0kong]

i hope it survives, looks like it was already very weak. the injury was nasty...

[@1americanatlarge]

IT WILL SURVIVE BELEIVE THAR IT WILL kzbin.info

[@slayerjohn447]

Five years late, but for the newcomers there was a comment somewhere else on this video that another diver saw this Manta a few months later and was also social with them. If it died, it died of natural causes and not from that line.

[@Dxco31]

watching this make me flashback on steve irwin

[@AVOCADO.plus.ORANGE.Vintage]

Wow, what a truly special experience, brought tears of joy! Lovely💕💖💗💙💚🧡🧡💛💜💝

[@laurametheny1008]

So so awesome! How blessed you guys and Jane were to meet each other. Mantas are one of my faves. How I wish I could be that close to one! Intelligent gentle beautiful giants. Thankyou for helping her and sharing the encounter!🐾💜🤘🌅

[@fadetoblond]

That looks scary, especially seeing her stinger so close to that one guys leg. Yikes! Good thing she realized she was being helped. That one side sure looked like a deep slash into her wing though. I hope she healed okay. Ooops, just noticed this video is 2014. oh well, I hope she's gone on and lived a nice long life.

[@shanidar]

Read upward... she stopped by to visit last month and she is well

[@fadetoblond]

@W.B S. Tell that to experienced DEAD Steve Irwin who succumbed to a sting from a ray, rendering him.....DEAD!

[@jesskazen]

@W.B S. Steve Irwin...

[@monkeydude952]

@@fadetoblond Sting rays and mantas are different kinds. Manta rays don't have stings in their tails and can't hurt you

[@Fumi007]

@@fadetoblond This isn't a sting ray as the title clearly says. It's a MANTA. No stingers.

[@almazdabovsky9677]

sir, you help God's creation, so you deserve to get guidance of God to the truth. i pray for you. thanks

[@trajhen]

poor sweet baby, so awesome that she let you help her - love love love

[@EnergyMedicineAlice]

Mahalo nui loa😀 Jane for what you did. Yes, they are beautiful beyond words can describe. I had swim with them here on the Big Island, Hawaii.

[@chaotbl5282]

WOW! And the best thing is: Everybody can be a hero like this! Just by going vegan you save about 3 animals a day from slaughterhouses and a lot more of being tortured in the farms. Not even speaking about the wild animals who get saved by not destroing the rainforest to produce soy to feed the animals we eat.

[@kroch656]

I am very happy to be vegan too. Would not be able to eat meat. That's a murdered and tortured dead corps on your plate!!!!

[@brianheppell4506]

do you think plants are groing just to feed you ?