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Quick-Thinking Whale Watchers Help Rescue Entangled Humpback Off the Coast

Photo: Bailey Rytenskild / Unsplash
When whale watchers spotted a humpback whale entangled in a commercial crab trap, their quick photo documentation allowed marine rescue teams to locate and successfully free her. The collaborative effort highlights how community vigilance and rapid response can save marine wildlife.
When whale watchers spotted a humpback whale entangled in a commercial crab trap, their quick photo documentation allowed marine rescue teams to locate and successfully free her. The collaborative effort highlights how community vigilance and rapid response can save marine wildlife.