Scuba Diver Rescues Whale Friend with Ropes Tied Tightly Around Lower Jaw || Dogtooth Media

A brave diver saved a 'frightened' giant sperm whale that he has 'known' for a decade - by slashing through ropes that had become wrapped around its lower jaw and anchored to the bottom of the ocean.

After Hugues Vitry heard about a tired whale dragging a line of buoys eight miles off Mauritius on May 15, he knew he had to help the stranded animal, which he had been following since it was born in 2011.

Hugues jumped into the water alongside the 10 metre long giant and quickly spotted its jaw was entangled with rope that disappeared more than 2,000 metres to the Indian Ocean floor - dragging the poor creature's mouth wide open.

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[andrebrs]

And how many die in the silence of the ocean in terrible torment? You are the real heroes.

[chyrlwillis]

This is just heartbreaking. Thank you for working so hard to free this majestic creature.

[jeffsimpson]

The world needs more human beings like this man

[lisahart]

There is a special place in heaven for anyone who does something like this for an animal. God bless you and thank you. You make my heart sing!

[geraldinerice]

I'm quite sure that whale will recognize you in the future and show its appreciation. Thank you so much for helping.

[AmandaR]

Awful.. Imagine how often this happens and they don't get saved. Thank you Hughes!!!

[Pass]

Humans claim to be the most intelligent species, however, we do the most damage to animals and each other. Kudos for what you did,
I am sure this animal was grateful for that kindness.

[TakeTheRide]

This is what I love about the camaraderie of scuba divers ... It's not that we just care to save one another, we also care about the marine life. ❤ Respect for this diver.

[joshuamcpherson]

Thank you for being decent human beings. It seems strange thanking someone for that, but in today's world, I don't think we see enough of it.

[bobbyscarfo]

Anyone that helps an animal in distress, wild or domestic, not only deserves but commands respect. To ALL those who put themselves in potential harms way to do such sure I can speak for many when I say THANK YOU.... you are appreciated much more then you'll ever know!

[Mariano-nils]

These are the materials that light up one's day..
Whale must have felt utterly relieved.

[shelbysmama]

There's a special place in heaven for people like this. And those who called for help.

[patsmith]

He is so tangled up, thank you so much for helping these gentle giants. I love whales and dolphins.

[dwaynejoyce]

These actions by good men restore my faith in humanity. That whale will never forget the actions taken to help.

[BikingVikingHH]

Never see a dude work slower in my life lol

[elgenfranord]

My jaw hurts when I saw this good man for helping

[annturner]

I’m devastated how we are trashing our oceans and how it’s effecting our marine life.thank God for good people who saved this magnificent whale.

[michaelgaede]

This kind of stuff should never happened, we need to be more responsible when using those enormous nets, anchors, ropes, markings and throwing trash in to the ocean.... marine life is suffering our own actions.

[tnhsvmr]

Спасибо Вам, добрые люди, за такие прекрасные дела! 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

[johnnyboy-fv]

Thank you to the divers. Whales are beautiful.