The incredible video of a whale returning to thank the man who saved it from being trapped is melting hearts online!
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“A powerful reminder of how human activity impacts marine life. This whale, tangled in fishing nets, symbolizes the challenges our oceans face,” reads the caption.
“Let’s strive to reduce waste and promote responsible fishing practices to protect these majestic creatures,” the post further states.
Posted a few days ago, the video has already garnered over 1.6 million views, more than 100,000 likes, and hundreds of comments from viewers touched by the scene.
“The fact that the whale is asking for help is incredible and shows how intelligent they are,” commented one Instagram user. “Humanity is the only way,” said another. “I bet this man has some interesting stories to tell,” remarked a third.
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