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| A screenshot of the rescue footage of blue whale in Chile (Video below) |
December 31, 2015, NewsCrunch
Local fishermen took lead in rescuing a blue whale after it became stranded on a beach in Chilean city of
The 65-foot large mammal was helpless after it was washed ashore till the fishermen stepped in.
A video footage shows them rocking it gently in order to help it catch the waves.
Then they secured it with a large net and towed it to deeper water with their boats before setting it free.
A video footage shows them rocking it gently in order to help it catch the waves.
Then they secured it with a large net and towed it to deeper water with their boats before setting it free.
They were assisted in the noble act by members of the police and the navy, and beachgoers.
Video: Watch
Video: Watch Chile fishermen saving 65-foot stranded on beach at Iquique .
STRANDED WHALE RESCUED FROM CHILE BEACHIn a compassionate show by the people of Chile, a stranded and helpless whale was rescued. Fishermen and beachgoers near EL Colorado beach near Iquiqu in Northern Chile saved the life of a large 20-meter blue whale, which was towed back into the deep waters coordinated by the navy. The navy and beach-goers took about three hours to rescue the mammal.
Posted by NEWS9 on Wednesday, December 30, 2015