Mother Humpback Whale Freed from Fishing Net || ViralHog

Occurred on November 14, 2018 / Trinidad
"In this video, a mother humpback whale is freed from a fishing net and swims away with her calf. Heading to the second dive spot for the day, Captain Faizel and Dive leader Jeannot spotted a whale calf jumping frantically in the distance. We decided to veer off and check it out closer. When we got in the water, all we could focus on was this gigantic fishing net covering the mother. The net was restricting the whale's movements and badly bruising the skin probably for days. The video shows the series of actions taken to remove the net. When we finished, we pulled the net in the boat and it weighed about half a ton, it was brought back to land and discarded. The whole process took one and a half hours approximately, luckily I remembered to press the record button on my head-mounted GoPro this time!"
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[@ajinkyakuchekar2049]

Can we acknowledge the fact that these guys did something so amazing, while putting themselves in danger? Thank you so much guys! Its because of people like you, that the world gets better.

[@abbukad5947]

Marine species not harm human

[@email4664]

One must consider entanglement and possible other troubles. Even if the risk is low, complacency kills more divers and polits

[@fredericopereira1779]

@Hagbard Celine You dont know what you r talking about.

[@andrewromero5008]

I'm so glad there are people who are out there doing this for all animals. THANK YOU.

[@MagicRabbit]

Not only did they free the whale but also removed the net from the sea. Really good guys!

[@sederhanasaja.]

Mereka juga punya hak hidup di planet ini .terima kasih atas kerja anda

[@marywood3468]

I agree

[@email4664]

HUGE respect to you all involved. Not only is this an incredibly compassionate thing to be doing, but you have to be aware of so many things while doing this, and it takes some guts. I say this as an advanced Open Water Diver

[@lauc62]

Not only magnificent heart but also very brave, this rescue is very dangerous. My respects to you.

[@Hodenfuchs]

But the net could pull you in the deep.

[@charlesmichaels6648]

@Jeremy Altink But the whale is like some passing freight train. BEWARE. Accidents happen !!!

[@yeen.7209]

@@charlesmichaels6648 they have a higher degree of control over their own bodies than you think they do, just take a look at the back pat that mom gave the lady lol.

[@angelmonroy9644]

Yeen. Fax

[@username06660]

Enth paad? Poda Maire tallathe.

[@rupamanjaridas3538]

Great compassion to our whale brothers, I salute your courage!

[@regisbitencourt5427]

Coragem e muito amor!! Parabéns para esses anjos dos oceanos 🙏💪☀️🌊

[@armanorinbasar7845]

Какие красивые гиганты! Спасибо спасателям!

[@user-jl5gv9cb7s]

Молодцы! Настоящие спасатели животных!!!)

[@stephenbettinger1696]

She knew Exactly where the diver was and didn't smack his head with her tail. What control.

[@namugilgang3089]

2:55

[@Krasuel]

We keep hunting. :( Japan is hunting whales again ;---;

[@cba000abc000]

Hugo Somaied Norway hunts whales pink boy. Whale Lives Matter.

[@sachinruparelia]

@@Krasuel bomb japan...

[@george22234]

@@sachinruparelia pretty sure we already did that... multiple times too!

[@karltan9461]

Insane how dexterous these creatures are. Once she felt the diver's scuba tank she instantly realised he was there and immediately drove her tail in the opposite direction in order to avoid hitting him

[@marydavis5390]

I have to say to these men good job good job. Me myself I'm scared of the Sea and the ocean and what's in it and I admire people who could help the animals that live in the sea thank you.

[@imbank3751]

You are a group of people who are respected ... from the heart.

[@joshuaduncan7795]

Once she realized the were not a threat and we're helping her she was so gentle

[@bijuratish5891]

Did she say that to you ?

[@carmenbbb6666]

Great! Congratulations!! It's really wonderfull that your do.😍

[@airgenieairgenie5337]

It was at Carnon plage in the mediterranée near Montpellier in France ! The beach name it's " Le Petit Travers ".

[@ladythalia227]

Yeah, that tail could have slapped you around so bad. She was clearly limiting her tail movements in order not to hurt you

[@joshuaduncan7795]

@@bijuratish5891 no your mother translated for us 😂 jk have a good one

[@annaliesecameron8253]

Hello, I am 7. I just wanted to say thank you for getting that net off the whale. 😁

[@ericslade4374]

God bless you to

[@mayar9928]

Hi 7 I’m 8

[@mayar9928]

QuIgYx wtf

[@willow9530]

I am 64 and I am also very thankful

[@vasunith9682]

I am 2 and i like whale soup

[@endangsunandar4879]

Pekerjaan yg mulia , semangat pantang mundur..... 👍👍👍 Love from indonesia 🇲🇨

[@geraldinerice5371]

U did a fantastic thing for her . thank you , u guys are my heroes. She was so gentle.

[@pragle]

Thank you from Russia 🇷🇺

[@sfcx9248]

2:55 I really thought this guy would get slapped by the tail. Almost took my breath, but see how the whale kind of like dodge the guy. Wow it is just amazing.

[@oceanchaser]

total respect and thank you for taking care of our ocean wild life

[@McG748]

Я в шоке так мало коментов и лайков люди жизнь спасли гиганту мира а в под конец гигант отблагодарил человек 🙏🙏🙏👍👍👍

[@RubinSumo]

Thank you soo much. Respect from Germany ❤️🇩🇪🇩🇪🇩🇪

[@shamelyveronica1796]

Thank you and God bless all of you

[@hellsurviver2780]

@Kyp Katarn shut up

[@SuicideRedemption]

@Kyp Katarn It is said demons get angry when they hear the word God 🤔

[@BradleyHuynh]

Thanks so much! There are still good people who care about wild animal and nature. Thanks again for your great contribution!

[@JP-wq8ux]

People like you make the world a better place. If everyone thought and behaved like you , there can be paradise on earth. Respect for you grows after watching this video

[@kylegallant3423]

You guys are incredible human beings. Well done guys!!!!!

[@markstegeman4337]

Fantastic loved the video you guys are the best

[@lucibonannevinte9200]

👏👏👏👏👏💖💖💖

[@gouthampms9517]

Earth is still alive coz of such humans❤️ god bless you guys💙

[@asherow3250]

Earth would have been just fine without humans lol

[@gouthampms9517]

FeministMemes i feel the same!

[@asherow3250]

@@gouthampms9517 :D

[@AliKhan-qn4rv]

@@gouthampms9517 gd

[@kwichzwellbreck3567]

These are awesome deeds rescuing big mammals but that said people overestimate the bad things humans do to the world as a whole. Local pollution yes, globally nope. Even terrible events like Fukoshima have NO devastating effects on the globe in total. Especially no LASTING effects (globally).

[@lorengonzales100]

Thank you handsome rescuer!!!😍😘

[@rinnamaldonado6993]

Thank you everyone for having a compassionate heart. May God bless everyone! 🙏☺️

[@jmartinez3061]

a wonderful video of humans with big hearts. The mommy humpback could have batted one diver to kingdom come but adjusted its tail fin down stroke to allow the diver to continue doing the rescue. Or so it seems. God Bless you chaps.

[@deshenhwang2704]

Thank u guys for being there. God bless you all. Greetings from Germany.

[@azapata1113]

Thank you for doing such amazing actions 🙌🏼

[@hurghada.scuba.monkey]

Compassion for animals is a great work. Greetings and appreciation to the team of this work

[@kchmyy]

these guys are the real aquaman!!

[@ahmaddijla3347]

Thanks for your time and kindness from IRAQ

[@user-ox3gk7mf3y]

Человеки с большой буквы. Молодцы!!!

[@mikefleek9259]

As an old navy guy, and former sport diver,I bet 95 percent of folks will help.This is why critters save us too.

[@saveyourselvessheeple]

What a wonderful and rewarding thing to do for this beautiful creature!! God bless you all for saving her!

[@shaunapinnock7303]

Thanks guys! I love and thank you so very much for this! You are amazing! I deeply appreciate you all. ❤️🐋

[@user-lg6tk9md9i]

Тысячи лет природа нас кормила и оберегала, ВЫ ребята возвращаете ей долг за всех. Храни Вас ГОСПОДЬ 🙏🐳❤️ Всех благ Вам.

[@amichaels8346]

Thank You! You can FEEL their FREEDOM💙🐋

[@bolsonaro3832]

Great job guys!! This world needs more young men like you! Thank you

[@Waverider4u]

3:30 "young men" 😂😂

[@iapbart1253]

Yes more and more ever

[@arthurheidt6373]

or better simply someone who designs and markets a one way biologically dissolving fishing net that dissolves itself after 30 days.

[@QUEENBEE200384]

Arthur Heidt I don’t know if it can be done, especially one that dissolves but doesn’t leave a negative impact on the oceans ecosystem.

[@charlesmichaels6648]

@@arthurheidt6373 Easier to redesign the net, eg Japan uses glass floats, to keep nets on the surface for retrieval. Perhaps fishing boat should report the loss of the net.....

[@elenitelzanova9196]

Это просто героизм,других слов нет.НИЗКИЙ ВАМ ПОКЛОН.

[@rafiqislam-kc1nc]

Really this is an excellent job.....thanks to all. We everyone should be kind to the animals as well as with the human beings.

[@user-xi8nf7ub5v]

И сетку вытянули, чтобы никто больше не запутался. Вы красавцы, парни! Большие добрые дела делаете!

[@Subhasis_thats_IT]

2:55 looks like she appreciates

[@ranjith_s8032]

Felt same

[@komodoejderi0760]

That diver almost got slaped dude lol

[@oakenshadow6763]

Looked like a pat on the back.

[@konsul2006]

High five😅

[@kevinlange4144]

I love you guys, it breaks my heart seeing these poor sea creatures suffering due to humans. Well done.

[@marthaespinoza9607]

Gracias a todos estos grandes hombres que luchar para liberar y proteger la naturaleza, muchas gracias y que dios les siga dando fuerzas y salud para seguirlos ayudando

[@Desag777]

Great job guys God bless you and your love of these mammals

[@user-iq4ds8dd5n]

Спасибо огромное за нелегкий ваш труд!

[@k3nn28]

Thank you. Hopefully there are like these men all over the ocean in the world.

[@3554ELM]

THANK YOU GUYS ! Excellent work. God bless you. ❤️

[@normlor]

THANK GOD FOR DIVERS LIKE THESE!!

[@summitporje1581]

Good job guys......god bless you ....love from India

[@NIGIPOO88]

Thank you, heroes for Savings such a beautiful creature.

[@barbiemortimer1322]

No more nets 😢🙏. You are very good people and your all go to heaven for the work you have done in your lifetime. God bless you all 🙏

[@mermaida.3999]

Beautiful people rescuing beautiful creatures

[@truckertom3323]

Thank you all for the kindness you showed, and helping one of Gods Beautiful living creations.

[@steverhodes7036]

Is it my imagination, or did the whale ease off when he started cutting the net off her tail? It looked like she shopped swimming for a moment and held still till he cut the last bit that was clinging to a barnacle on her tail fluke, not to mention being very gentle when the other diver swam over, and wound up under her tail. That wasn't very smart on their part but she seemed very gentle all things considered. Given that she was escorting a calf, it wouldn't have been surprising if she had been more aggressive. Kudos to the divers though. Hopefully the mother didn't wind up ingesting too much of that net.

[@keelyjohnston19]

Yea I thought that to.

[@island5317]

This could be so dangerous just imagine getting caught on the net and the whale gets spooked and dives. You’d be toast. Very brave men

[@mitubo1970]

GRACIAS POR LA SORDA LABOR QUE REALIZAN. MUCHS GRACIAS!!!!

[@mr.robinson1982]

We are all on this planet together, on this day, you showed great compassion for another living animal. Without your intervention she would still be alive but her life would be harder to live....If everyone could show the same level of humanity, the whole world would be a better place....

[@mikhailg74]

These guys are ANGELS OF THE OCEAN! I salute you!!!

[@BarryaLLen-ik8bq]

mikhailg74 and who ever left that finish net in the water is the demons of the ocean

[@Muuip]

Ocean's Angels 👍👍👍

[@anniepette9795]

Thumbs up from the Netherlands

[@miranajrikjan7090]

👍 Молодцы ребята, всего вам самого доброго. Удачи вам всем. 🇷🇺

[@prasitpuangjan9468]

Respect to all of you from Thailand...

[@123kkambiz]

Unknown Heroes who risk their life for environment well being. I salute you .

[@yanbond0144]

Все Вы достойны уважения и благодарности. Спасибо!!!!

[@gloryeve229]

Thanks for your hard work! We truly appreciate your kindness.. You are a hero..

[@Angelaveneza-ip2rg]

Vocês são verdadeiros heróis salvando os animais 😍💜💗

[@sanjeevsharma9703]

Thanks guys for helping to save our nature.. U did a real nice job..

[@kavindersinghkapkoti7065]

Love and respect for u all ...thank you so much

[@pauletjeanpierre8699]

Bravos messieurs beaux travaille

[@cjmoto8194]

Amazing 😁 👍 Thank you for saving a gentle sea giant 🌟

[@pionix8082]

Жануарлардың өмірін сақтап қалатын балалар қандай керемет! Құдай сізге денсаулық берсін!

[@jbrisson007]

Great job for one of Gods great beasts, thank you!

[@kellywaggoner6703]

I can’t imagine how heavy and weighed down that was to her. Great job guys! 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@user-ny7hy6cp8w]

Такую огромную сеть тащил на себе кит!!! Вы замечательные!!!

[@scroungasworkshop4663]

Thank you so much. You guys are wonderful human beings 👍👍👍

[@joaquingonzalo1945]

Give these guys medals of honor

[@Lyaz.altaib]

Thank God there is people like you❤️

[@peterdequitoo8860]

Thank you very much. Life saving and love of nature

[@filizaltman2143]

These guys are heroes. God bless them.

[@katarinagavacova5535]

Great thanks to all of you who are saving the animals of this planet affected by the ruthless behavior of mankind !!!

[@dianaparret1013]

I cried of Happiness I'm in Love with each one of these Brave Men I wish I could hug and kiss each one May each one have eternal Blessings. My Heart is over flowing 🙏🏻♥️ 😘

[@hooks4nooks]

Wow...heading off the whale just to be able to get to her. She was moving at a good pace and she even seemed to slow down for you. Fantastic job. And jumping in at those speeds? Wow. You guys are awesome! Great job?

[@karltraveldude7817]

LOVE of a special kind ! God bless you all , thank you ...

[@vick7848]

Fuckin stunning! People talk about aliens and other life forms when we have amazing creatures like this right here on earth ♥ . So majestic and beautiful. Kudos to these guys!

[@yul4206]

Yeah these are the people that give me hope for humanity and we are not such a evil species and care about ourselves.

[@vick7848]

@@TheKaijuGamer_ Don't worry, profanity isn't unnecessary in this case

[@patientboat1979]

Romel what?

[@Electronic424]

why say a bad words?

[@OriginalL.]

Imagine swearing every time you speak🤡

[@Germatti13489]

Wow, that is a little scary when the tail twist over the diver but it turned out all right. You all did a wonderful thing!

[@yeswing10]

Thank you, and God Bless you all.

[@Saif_Khan23]

I salute you guys. You all are real heroes of the world

[@bstapleton3908]

Thank you so much for freeing this majest animal & thank you for sharing your ex6

[@NomarhSerket]

Огромное спасибо вам и низкий вам поклон до самой земли...

[@maplefreak64]

Nobel peace prize should be offered to the diver carrying on these activity.

[@munkim8326]

Thanks a lot for the helping. Hugh respect.......

[@dazasc1621]

You're true superheroes !

[@dayforfun]

ocean 8

[@voldircmeir0595]

Parabéns atitude desses mergulhadores verdadeiro heróis

[@user-sn5oi4sh6g]

Очень опасная работа, аквалангистам большой респект, ставлю лайк.

[@user-qc9bi9lh4e]

Браво ребята !!! Вы лучшие ! Я из России и горжусь вами !!!

[@kathrynbruchhauser1890]

Very, Very, Very dangerous. This poor Mom is also with her baby. She could be calmer if she didn't have her baby with her. She was so scared. Thank You for risking your lives to help her. The definition of true altruism and true heroism !!

[@rebeccastratton4114]

Thank you so very much. May God keep you all safe while you do your heroic work.

[@vikinggates1723]

I think it is Time to force fishing boats to number their nets everywhere....so whenever a net found....the boat must pay a lot....

[@n.w.414]

Othaimin Yogarta excellent idea!

[@Husky_mamaB]

Absolutely! That way they are held accountable 👍🏼 brilliant

[@blueandgreen7765]

While we're at it let's solve world peace, abolish crime, and achieve world-wide equality for all human beings

[@SeaUsername]

@@goodcat1982 ok lets do nothing then and continue destroying nature.

[@a-skepticalman6984]

make nets from hemp rope again

[@evavaskova9862]

Vy jste úžasní.. Díky Vám.

[@deaaaazz]

Someone has to do it... these guys are the someone ...huge respect