Rescuing Putita the Orca (with Dr Visser interview)

On the 25th of May 2010, Dr Ingrid Visser received a phone call from a member of the public that an adult male orca had stranded at Ruakaka. She immediately responded and together with Steve Hathaway, they managed to capture remarkable footage of the rescue. The orca, known as Putita was chasing rays when he became stuck on the shallow sandy beach. His presumed mother, Yin and presumed brother Rua waited just offshore and after his rescue all three have been resighted repeatedly, still together and doing well. Read more about the work of the Orca Research Trust at www.orcaresearch.org

[@burnit_0193]

I am not surprised at all, we are talking about Dr. Visser, she is one of the most respected marine biologist, especially in studies of Orca's. I have read many of her publications. Good job Dr. Visser.

[@devonm1016]

burnit 01 I wish I could meet her and work with her. I have loved these whales since I was a little girl

[@lynahiacampbell8232]

She’s amazing !

[@leafyveins4985]

Doctor, your smile after you released Puttita was glowing! It's so clear how much you care for these amazing creatures. Thank you for all your hard work.

[@yellogalchun]

seeing the orca reunion brought tears to my eyes. love these beautiful creatures. thank you so much for the work that you, and others like you, do.

[@Tricker-the-licker]

I know right, it's just beautiful isn't it. I adore theses creatures so much, so so beautiful.

[@georgiachausse4012]

Ingrid you inspire me even more every day

[@AstoriaHeard]

Dr. Visser, you are an amazing advocate for marine life everywhere - I think you are simply incredible! Fabulous job on Putita's rescue here, to you and all the volunteers! Much admiration....

[@alanmeires]

She gets a right buzz helping these Orcas i think he beaches just so he can see Dr Ingrid again .good on you Dr Visser.

[@moto__shark]

Wow, that was an amazing rescue. What I love bout Orcas is that they're very intelligent and knew what was happening and worked together with ppl. Nice job! *+* 👍

[@lenettebeautyreviews1575]

Dr Ingrid:"you can do it buddy!" Orca:"hhmm!"

[@GTChris]

Dr. Visser, I will never understand why Dutch court didn't listen to you regarding Morgan. The knowledge you have and the work you are doing is beyond belief. Keep it up. I will share this first thing in the morning on my facebook. I send you my love from the Netherlands. C.

[@larryp9441]

The title... I CAN'T STOP LAUGHING I'M CHOCKING.

[@larryp9441]

***** Exactly

[@honeymoonwithanxiety2491]

Solo los que sabemos español entendemos xD

[@larryp9441]

Ana572 Jaja! Claro.

[@funtashy8522]

Lo explique en el video porque lo llamó así. ;-)

[@brunolvalle4281]

Que risa.Me cago.XD

[@Mike007_]

Thanks for your work Ms Visser, we need much more people like you.

[@Sara_hug]

What an honor to be part of something so incredible and furfilling!! Bless u for the work u do to help these magnificent creatures💕💕

[@GiovanniSpruzzatinia]

Ingrid is an absolute hero!!!!! I love the work she does so tirelessly and to all who may read this ,she has done SO MUCH to aid in the protection of these beautiful, magnificent,highly intelligent, gental giants and I can't commend her enough!!! PLEASE PLEASE if you love these amazing creatures ,you can do your part in helping Ingrid's work continue....they rely only on donations alone..you can look in the description I'm sure and find a way to donate to her cause and even if you can't donate ,you can help out by simply REFUSING to go to Sea World or any other aquarium that keeps these gorgeous animals along with dolphins,seals etc in concrete tubs for their entire lives!!! PLEASE BOYCOTT SEAWORLD!!!! They DO NOT care at all about these animals,they are simply dollar signs to them!!!! you have to ask yourself ,why is it that you've heard of Sea world trainers being killed but NEVER heard of an orca harming any human in the wild ever!!! it's because these animals have long memories,and we're ripped from their families at a young age, placed in a concrete tub,go without food when they don't perform,placed in even smaller tanks at night that are not even big enough for them to move in!!!!! they spend their lives treated so badly regardless of the phony love the trainers portray which is disgusting and vile in my opinion.. I've heard these trainers say they love these animals .. well if they truly did they would find another job and stop aiding in the mistreatment and cruelty perpitraited against these majestic creatures and fight to set them free into a wild sanctuary where they can swim and be free like they were meant to!!!!! support Ingrid's great cause please to help save and preserve these beautiful orcas!!!!!!!🐋🐳🐋🐳🐋🐳🐋 ..

[@tessdurberville711]

This is what happens when you set them "free". orcapod.fandom.com/wiki/Category:Keikowww.amazon.com/Killing-Keiko-Story-Willys-Return/dp/0996077014www.newscientist.com/article/dn17039-why-freeing-willy-was-the-wrong-thing-to-do/simplyloveorcas.weebly.com/blog/the-true-story-of-keiko-through-keikos-eyes

[@brakaponter]

Good people. Thanks a lot for doing that.

[@scottscott232]

What an amazing hero Dr. Visser is to rescue these very beautiful and sensitive animals. May she and her team live long and prosper.

[@kelliea7451]

The fact that she walked right out there to talk to mama, was amazing. That proves that they know we aren't food.

[@NightHawkLocket]

I love Dr. Ingrid! What an amazing women! She is doing, mine, and my sisters dream. I live in Texas though, an often volunteer for a wildlife rescue, mainly for bob cats, but I want to work with marine wildlife. Lol I'm sure his mother is just like, "Now don't do this again you little brat." xD

[@CT--gs1wj]

I love Dr Visser. She;s so awesome and inspiring, especially when I also wanted to be a marine biologist....

[@JohnnygSawyer]

Good job Dr. Visser! I thought you were going to take a fluke to the face for a second there.

[@attacusatlas5108]

We must protect this woman and her team at all cost… 🥺

[@mattyhubbard375]

This video makes me happy. I love orcas. The most amazing creature. Well done to you all. Great effort

[@ludwigzanette3506]

it's great what this woman does on particular here and in general for orcas. I admire her.

[@ictii7526]

Absolutely love this video... I can watch it over and over again. Dr.Ingrid, you are a true inspiration!

[@nejedlydia]

Dr Visser, thank you for your hard work and for sharing it with us. After all bad cetaceans related news, it's heartwarming to see a story like this!!

[@hempelchen12]

Dear Dr. Ingrid Visser, I can't put into words how much I admire you. I think it is so great that you are helping the orcas. I admire your work, your passion. We need more people like you in the world. Please keep up the good work and never lose yourself. You really are such a great, strong, tough, kind woman.

[@carlosalcarazb]

OMG This make my cry!! Beautiful to see an orc returning with its family!!

[@sashazhan9327]

Such a beautiful soul💙💙💙

[@SharonWardle]

This is a great video of an incredible rescue. Thank you Ingrid for everything you do for orcas. I've shared the video on Google+ and Facebook. I've just read the article that you mentioned in an earlier comment & shared that all over too I'm currently collecting signatures for the Bikers4Orcas campaign that's supporting your Free Morgan campaign (which I will be posting to them very soon) I truly hope Morgan gets the decision she so truly deserves & gets the chance to return to her family

[@leomarcucci2524]

Great job! Congrats!! These people are the real human beings!

[@theprancingpony6075]

You're so lucky! My mum says that next holiday will be New Zealand so I can see some orcas if I'm lucky enough.

[@kraftyjae8915]

Did you see any orcas?

[@kraftyjae8915]

And I love orcas too, I never seen them, I would love to see them in person

[@Colstonewall]

I've been a fan of yours for a while, Ingrid. Thank you for all you do for these animals!

[@Kate-sz5dq]

By far my fav animal x

[@ykim8545]

I think his tail is powerful when swing for launch himself, hope rescuer be careful and not being hurt. Awesome and kind people really made me feeling proud of being human. Hope no animal being kept in captivity.

[@Swtypie68]

I absolutely love your work Dr Visser you are a true inspiration to me!!! ❤

[@KateLMR]

Thank you for the footage. Excellent work, I wish I could help

[@bakhtmunir3488]

Outstanding Ingrid you are the beauty I appreciate your spirit effort wish you good luck from Pakistan

[@neusros6480]

Very exciting, I cried. Dr.Visser &co my hero. Thank you so much.

[@dinolein]

god bless you, great work

[@grafire80]

THANK UUUU SO MUCH! ... i am just crying.. IN LOVE!! 🥰🥰

[@joshuaearp9494]

She is a HERO in my book.

[@Tricker-the-licker]

I wouldn't waste any time If I saw an Orca stuck on the beach, I would do everything I could to help. Such beautiful creatures, one of mother earth's most beautiful creations. Love them so much xxx, ❤❤❤❤❤.

[@AFImissmurderxoxo]

I have so much respect for you!! The work you do is incredible!

[@DarkSkies72]

I love you Ingrid for what you do. Thank you so much. They are amazing, fascinating creatures. So smart & beautiful. 🐋

[@bookmistress7142]

God bless u! I want to help too tho I live in America.

[@Michelle-yn1vj]

😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂the name😂😂im weak

[@saifullahdurrani6322]

Ingrid Vesser is an inspiration. What a diamond of a human being

[@juanar5170]

you guys are awesome!!!!! i love this video! happy tears! 😂😂 lol

[@urobleps]

This is amazing!! Thank you and those who helped...

[@cehamecki7106]

Bin durch Robert M.Lehmann auf Dr I. Visser gestoßen. Viel Einsatz, eine Frau, vor der ich den Hut ziehe.

[@ElMufro]

That is incredible!

[@lizafrolkis8185]

Just discovering all of Dr. Ingrid’s accomplishments. Her work will endear this pod & its descendants to humankind for the rest of time. So moved by her work and dedication to these amazing creatures.

[@thelmalopez5154]

great footage. amazing.

[@stellarjuju8788]

Bless you Dr. Visser. You are truly fighting the good fight💪

[@yolandarodriguez2951]

That is right,congratulations

[@frozeneternity93]

You are amazing :) thank you for your work

[@crusadr485]

LOL Putita the orca

[@horse-lover68]

Dr Visser is amazing. She gives so much information and I think she is the only scientist who swimm's with the Orcas, too

[@maritia4577]

just beautiful thx for your amazing work and this rescue ;)

[@concernedcitizen7413]

Thank you Dr Visser

[@ArtificialSoul]

What a beautiful video! So awesome to see such a gigantic animal with that enormous dorsal fin. And in contrast of that it is not agressive at all. It's like a helpless little kid who wants the people to help him getting back to his mummy and brother. It's so touching... I can hardly holding back my tears.

[@monas]

Those noises the orcas make is so cute. But if the son is so big just imagine that size of the mother.

[@kevinmcnulty2668]

You’re ALL AMAZING AND BRAVE, all I can say is WOW!!

[@canadasweetie]

To be that close to the apex predator of the sea. It is amazing!! What good work you do. Orcas are beautiful.

[@kiwimountains7058]

their family bonds are so strong

[@bongok6539]

They will never forget you for that..

[@SpiritHawk7]

This is amazing!

[@marythomson3110]

beautiful

[@joaoaugusto7128]

This truly warms my heart and soul

[@margaretrussell5472]

Dr. Visser I think you're a wonderful person for doing the things that you do for our animals and for a planet afraid anything I can do to help I would appreciate you getting a hold of me I hope you get this message because I'm not good at this stuff thank you so much for everything that you do you're a wonderful woman Peg Russell

[@DrIngridNVisser]

Hi Chris, yes, it is very strange - did you see the article on Morgan this morning - Op-Ed in DutchNews-nl? we need to get more media in the Netherlands to read it and send it around- perhaps you would like to make a comment on there too ? (l can't post links here) - thanks for offering to share the video- that is fantastic of you - did you also see the Orca Research Trust facebook page? We have a big promotion on there trying to get some funding for us?

[@scottishgodzillabigfan]

Dr Ingrid N. Visser hi I love orcas and I do anything for them I’m from Scotland in Aberdeen we got dolphins here sometimes we do have orcas in Scotland no one don’t knew what orcas are upto

[@tessdurberville711]

I hope that you will Google the names in the future. Better yet, be content to give them numbers.

[@shout4637]

Wow cool thanks!!Tons of love and Gratitude from LA California!!!😎🥰👍💞💗💕💖🇺🇸🌅🏖️🌊🌴🐳🐋🐬

[@hoanglinhdo1999]

Thank you Dr visser so much i love you

[@jamespisano1164]

Ingrid Visser is a hero, rock star! Woot!!!

[@cuso20]

Awesome Job!!!!!

[@traceyhateley3925]

Ingrid you are AMAZING ! X

[@cinthia4314]

Gracias dios la bendiga 😘😘😘😘😘😘

[@luiscruz1631]

Great job 👏 👍 Ingrid GBY

[@renebailly4333]

I discover Dr Ingrid Visser and I think she is really a great scientist!

[@leahsyl81]

Love Ingrid ❤️

[@bari2883]

Love how the waves show how massive in relation to humans orcas are. Wave crashes, humans go flying orca doesn't budge.

[@quantumcat7673]

Dr. Ingrid, you are a charming nice person and I'm watching your every move for I want to learn how to love.

[@tessdurberville711]

You should have learned that from your mother, or if she was unavailable, your nanny.

[@marklevy8443]

Amazing!!!

[@vivalafab]

Love the name 😹

[@meganfernandez3483]

Lol i know right

[@nadinebrown7644]

What a big beautiful boy

[@jennifermarshall4780]

I really wish Ingrid had a team of people like her everywhere. I get she lives in New Zealand. But there are Orca’s who get caught in other places, like I wish she would’ve been around to save Luna. Orca families do stay around until they are ok or definitely not. He’s huge! Omg but thank god he’s also smart enough to get your helping. Not biting or trying to harm anyone.

[@kathcarroll6047]

So kind of you

[@abthurd]

dis playboy I'm telling ya. Mom must have given him a handful after he was saved from being stranded. TWICE. not once but TWICE. damn son, you need to chill a bit and learn more

[@user-lr4vr5de1o]

I love you ,Ingrid

[@jasonsandoval7335]

God bless that Women and people that get to help that orca!! Please if you know any one Going on a holiday And if there’s any chance they might be going to a marine park please explain why they shouldn’t!!! Don’t but a ticket! They are Sleeves for entertainment!!!!! Save the animals on this planet 🌎!!!!!!

[@jasielunzueta1989]

Beautiful.

[@karlepaul6632]

I know I'm a little late, BUT, I don't think there's a time limit on giving praise for something wonderful such as what I just viewed, right?🙄 Right!😁 Absolutely wonderful. You most definitely got yourself a brand new subscriber!👍🏻(....btw, it's ME. I'm the new subscriber I was referring to 😉) Really, thank you for letting me end my evening on a high note, seeing something happy and inspiring, god knows it's truly needed now. Thank You!😊

[@taharbenseddik3114]

Well done dr Visser and the rest of the people who made this possible !! I live in The Netherlands, but the name Ingrid Visser, in my opinion, sounds Dutch, maybe Belgian.

[@ShivaShaktiShanti]

You're such an amazing person, you make me proud being a Human Being. As you, next life, i apply for an Orca wild life. : )

[@EnricoduPlessis]

Thank you for so much work that you do for these amazing animals Ingrid. I guess with your last name, it sounds like there's a South African connection? Hello from SA!

[@lynahiacampbell8232]

It’s called benching right ? They literally have to wiggle to get out of that position! I’m so happy for baby boy ❤

[@shizukagozen777]

OMG HE IS SO BIG ! WONDERFUL !!! 😍❤🐬

[@lynahiacampbell8232]

Amazing 🥹🥹🥹🥹🥹🙏♥️♥️♥️

[@michelletheorca7162]

The name putita is not something good in Spanish but I really like that Ingrid saves orca

[@RachelBronwyn]

She thought he was a girl when he was little and saw him running around with lots of orca unrelated to him. That's why she named him Putita!

[@Born2neverdie]

@@RachelBronwyn so it ended up being a Putito!! lol

[@donnaadom8483]

I am positively enamored by Dr. Visser. Having said that, I'm very curious how much assistance several humans actually provide to un-strand an orca weighing several tons. Yes, pouring water is invaluable, as is digging out sand to release pressure on flukes and fins when really beached...but pushing? I'm sure it is a natural response...I just query the physics...best use of sling and pressure?...Anyways, All the best to the brave and incredible orcas, and all humans who act on their behalf.

[@jennifermarshall4780]

He made it! Darn sting rays tricking him.