GoPro: Orca Rescue in 4K

The sixth and final of the HERO4: The Adventure of Life in 4K series.

Dr. Ingrid Visser dedicates her life and her research to help the most intelligent predator on earth - Orca. She swims with wild orca and advocates for modern solutions to release orcas from captivity.

Shot on location in New Zealand, this short film documents Ingrid's life mission to preserve wild orca through education & leading rescue missions to save orca from shallow waters & fishing line entanglements.

Includes never-before-seen footage of a GoPro mounted to the dorsal fin of a wild orca plus various archival footage and pictures from the Orca Research Trust.

Special Thanks:

Terry Hardie
Lily Kozmian-Ledward
Rosina Lisker

The New Zealand Orca:

Ben
Koru
Nicki
Nibble
Pickle
Miracle
Merlin
Bullet
Diane and her calves (entangled orca)

Inspired by the film "Blackfish"

Music Soundtrack:

Ben Rosenbush & The Brighton
'The White Stone'

Willam Ryan Fritch
'Orca Variations

Ancient Mariner
'In Solitude'

Dexter Britain
'Breaking Light'

Musée Mécanique ​
'The Open Sea' inst.
Pay what you want for this song from Musée Mécanique

[Coyotxx]

I adore humans who came to this world with a determination to be angels throughout their lives without a thorough plan.

[Stiffpinkkitten]

" If I could give the kids that I teach one message, that would be don't buy a ticket to see whales and dolphins in captivity."
Well said.

[scheimong]

6:03 that attack on the seal was incredible. The pod needed to first understand the physics involved, come up with the idea in situ, communicate the idea so that everyone is on the same page, and finally coordinate flawlessly to pull that off. That alone is a demonstration of intelligence comparable to our own.

[OneMeanArtist]

It's no wonder they attack in captivity. Theyre going mad. They are an extremely intelligent, highly social, family-oriented animal built for swimming vast distances in the open ocean and theyre being made to live out their existence in what is essentially the equivalent of a bath tub. Any intelligent being forced to live out its life in a box is going to eventually lose their mind.

Ive been to Sea World once, and despite the scenic landscapes and designs, the music, the lights and the hype, it was the most depressing thing Id ever seen. Being an artist, I stayed to watch and sketch the orcas and dolphins between their "shows", and what I saw was a glimpse of the reality of their life. They were so lethargic and lifeless... dead inside. Many seemed to have the equivalent of a nervous tick. Bumping the walls over and over, swimming slowly in circles, or just floating idle with their nose to the wall. During the "shows" they were robotic... just sort of 'going through the motions'. Truly heartbreaking and I havent been back since.

[mnorberta]

Gosh, I cried in the last few minutes, I'm so awed by how passionate this lady is, and I'm so grateful to have people like her in the world, teaching everyone to help animals. Very inspiring film.

[proudmilitarybrat]

I absolutely adore Ingrid. I never get tired of watching documentaries on whales, sharks, otters, sea lions, etc... Especially when Ingrid is in it.

[wybewestra]

14:52 "You know, as a scientist you have to say that the animals don't recognize you."
Immediately her dog appears, as if saying: "I do recognize you."

[blueaurablob]

I've paused it multiple times on the close-ups where you can clearly see into their eye, and it physically sends chills down my spine. There is so much soul and emotion behind those eyes. Majestic indeed. They must be protected.

[katherinee.]

So amazing how at 11:56 you can see that the other orcas could’ve easily swam away and abandoned the one who was tangled. They weren’t tangled, they were free to leave and go hunt or something. But they stayed with their pod member to provide comfort and support. It shows how important family bonds are to cetaceans. Also it’s so cute to hear the kids with the Kiwi accents

[Praveencapri]

It's pretty evident she is very passionate about Orcas, she speaks Orcas language, most importantly she has inspired kids we need more conservationists like her. She seems to be really happy person... happy with her work. Brilliant video

[SteveEvansFilms]

Dr. Ingrid Visser you are an amazing person. Shame there aren't more people like you on this planet!!

[Stevie-hnmp]

I absolutely love her work to rescue orcas . We need more people like her. Absolutely in awe with orcas . Can’t emphasize enough people need not go to places where they are in captivity.

[ColeSteven]

this woman's passion for orca is incredible. wonderful seeing human compassion for animals!

[TheDisabledGamersChannel]

11:36 quite literally made me cry, seeing that poor animal just sit there and it's 2 family/friends whatever they may be sit there with him trying to help just hit me in the heart, this woman is awesome.

[ninahsu]

12:05 the cute baby orcas stay with mom and waiting for help from Dr. Ingrid to save fishing line entanglements 🤗👏
Also, many thanks to Dr. Ingrid’s great help for those beautiful orca family 🙏🙏🙏

[Xnemesis]

An amazing woman with a vision and a mission in life. What a life achievement.

[LucasTJahn]

Thank you GoPro for supporting such scientists!

[rottweilerfun]

Thank goodness for Dr. Ingrid Visser, she's a treasure, making the world a better place.

[ffp]

It legit brings a tear to my I knowing how sentient, self aware and intelligent orcas are, with the knowledge of them being held captive ...

[ahoyerik]

6:14 - 6:20 the four orcas look so cool doing the wave!