Current:Home > InvestWatch this dramatic, high-stakes rescue of a humpback whale as it speeds through the ocean -Wealth Axis Pro
Watch this dramatic, high-stakes rescue of a humpback whale as it speeds through the ocean
View
Date:2025-04-16 21:07:33
The dramatic sea rescue of a humpback whale was caught on camera off the Gold Coast of Australia.
Researchers from Griffith University spotted the 32-foot migrating whale swimming near Surfer's Paradise, where its tail had become entangled in a rope and anchor. They immediately notified experts from the Sea World Rescue team, who arrived on the scene to begin a delicate operation to free the animal.
Watch the video below to see the rescuers untangle a struggling humpback whale.
Humankind is your go-to spot for good news! Click here to submit your uplifting, cute, or inspiring video moments for us to feature. Also, click here to subscribe to our newsletter, bringing our top stories of the week straight to your inbox.
veryGood! (461)
Related
- Jorge Ramos reveals his final day with 'Noticiero Univision': 'It's been quite a ride'
- Fantasy football winners, losers from Week 15: WRs Terry McLaurin, Josh Palmer bounce back
- 3 bystanders were injured as police fatally shot a man who pointed his gun at a Texas bar
- Why are there so many college football bowl games? How the postseason's grown since 1902
- Are Instagram, Facebook and WhatsApp down? Meta says most issues resolved after outages
- Iowa dad charged after 4-year-old eats THC bar is latest in edible emergencies with children
- 'Trevor Noah: Where Was I': Release date, trailer, how to watch new comedy special
- From emotional support to business advice, winners of I Love My Librarian awards serve in many ways
- DoorDash steps up driver ID checks after traffic safety complaints
- Author Masha Gessen receives German prize in scaled-down format after comparing Gaza to Nazi-era ghettos
Ranking
- Paula Abdul settles lawsuit with former 'So You Think You Can Dance' co
- Your autograph, Mr. Caro? Ahead of 50th anniversary, ‘Power Broker’ author feels like a movie star
- Check the Powerball winning numbers for Saturday's drawing with $535 million jackpot
- Auburn controls USC 91-75 in Bronny James’ first road game
- New data highlights 'achievement gap' for students in the US
- Why have thousands of United Methodist churches in the US quit the denomination?
- People are leaving some neighborhoods because of floods, a new study finds
- Bengals' Jake Browning admits extra motivation vs. Vikings: 'They never should've cut me'
Recommendation
Tree trimmer dead after getting caught in wood chipper at Florida town hall
Austin heads to Israel as US urges transition to a more targeted approach in Gaza
May 2023 in photos: USA TODAY's most memorable images
'SNL' host Kate McKinnon brings on Kristen Wiig, Maya Rudolph for ABBA spoof and tampon ad
Person accused of accosting Rep. Nancy Mace at Capitol pleads not guilty to assault charge
Watch Tiger's priceless reaction to Charlie Woods' chip-in at the PNC Championship
Flood and wind warnings issued, airlines and schools affected as strong storm hits the Northeast
Peter Sarsgaard Reveals the Secret to His 14-Year Marriage to Maggie Gyllenhaal