Whale rescues barely ever have a happy ending – too often, the cause of the stranding is unknown, there is too much damage to the animal’s organs, the tides aren’t helping with the rescue, or the animal keeps on re-beaching itself.
This one was different. Thanks to local tour operator JP and Jacques from Red Dune Safaris, we were informed early about this stranding about 50km South of Walvis Bay. Together with our colleagues from the Namibian Dolphin Project and other tour operators, we made a plan to drive out with a few strong rescuers and rescue equipment, and then we tried our best to get him back into the water! After more than 4 hours, we were rewarded with the most beautiful sight possible: the whale started thrashing his tail, and a few minutes later, he swam of into the deep ocean.
For Tony, it was the first whale rescue ever, Denzil had already been part of the last (unsuccessful) one. Naude has experienced 10 large whale rescues before, this one was the first successful one. Wally has been part of many of those attempted rescues. He went all in and got himself hurt on his shoulder, but he insists it was all worth it.
This rescue happened on Monday, 14th June – and so far, we have not seen him again, which is a very good sign, and we are hopeful and positive.
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Was, wenn dieses grandiose Meerestier den Magen voller Plastikmüll hat und einfach in Ruhe sterben wollte?
Mis respetos y admiración a todos los héroes que aman a nuestra naturaleza y los rescatadores, que El TODOPODEROSO los siga bendiciendo y guardando del peligro,
Amazing outcome everyone. Thank-you for your hard work.
You guys are so lucky. Wish I was able to travel and do as you guys are doing. Super awesome what you guys are doing and the many animals etc. You all have saved since I've been watching your channel. Great job you all. 👏
Excellent video.
The job you guys do is heartbreaking and amazing. Thank you for all that you do to save these precious beings. It’s sad your job is so necessary to save them.
The job you guys do is heartbreaking and amazing. Thank you for all that you do to save these precious beings. It’s sad your job is so necessary to save them.
What’s really cool, is that the whale will remember all of his rescuers that he saw. He will remember each one of you for the rest of his life. I wonder what he says to his mates about all of you. Maybe they will human watch. Talking about the good humans that help. 😊🍀♥️
kralsınız allah sizden razıolsunbu canlılara yaptıgınız iyilik iman verisin inşaallah canlar
Heros!!!!!!
😀😀😀👍👍👍👍👍👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏
You guys are awesome! Thank you!
Beautiful job! Thank you!!
Wonderful outcome, well done!
Imaizing! You are super!
beautiful team!!! congratulations save the wale!!!!!🤩
Thank you ❤️
Your Country is so Beautiful ❤️
I was in tears after this rescue 🛟
❄️🕊❄️👍👏👏🍀💫❄️🕊❄️
OMG I am so tense watching this! Amazing..
Awesome!
Hebat n smoga Tuhan slalu memberkati kalian smua.
Thank you so much <3
Everyone should watch one of your vids a day as a daily reminder of the good in the world. Thanks. 0
😇🙏
Respect!
I wish I could be there with those boys doing something I will never forget for the rest of my life. I envy them.
Круто
Bravo!!!
❤My Heroes! Thanks be to Gaia! This one REALLY got to Me!🎉
👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏
NOT WITH HIS HEAD FIRST…….THE ROLING TACTIC…..HE WILL ROLL HIM SELF BACK IN THE SEA……….
Thank you beautiful humans‼💜
Some heroes wear wetsuits and run around barefoot on beaches saving whatever animal needs help.