Discomforted Sperm Whale Asks Diver To Remove Hook From Her

 

No matter how strong or “big” we think we are, there will come a time when we will need help from others to ease our situation.

Intelligent Creatures

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Sperm Whales are huge mammals that have the largest brains among all the creatures on earth.

Gentle Giants

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Despite their intimidating size, these whales are gentle, and only prey on squids they find in the deeper parts of the ocean.

Meet Hugues

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Hugues Vitry is a world-famous Maurician environmentalist and underwater photographer. He is also the Diving Centre Manager and Vice President of the Marine Megafauna Conservation Organization.

A Close Encounter

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One day, while he was swimming, doing his work, a giant sperm whale swam close to him, moved her huge body sideways, and opened her jaw to show Hugues that she needed help.

She Was In Distress

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Hugues took a closer look and saw a small hook stuck by the whale’s tooth.

Setting Her Free

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With some force, Hugues was able to remove the hook from the whale’s mouth while the massive mammal was calmly staying still.

She Thanked Him

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When she was freed, the whale seemed to linger for a bit as if she was thanking Hugues for his help.

Hugues’s Mission

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This encounter is just one of the many times Hugues has helped a marine animal. He says he tries to make the effort to help and conserve marine life while appreciating its beauty at the same time.