A recent whale watching tour off the coast of Spain turned into an unexpected rescue mission when crew members spotted a mass of debris floating on the water. Initially, no one suspected anything unusual, but a sudden shout from a crew member revealed a trapped animal. The crew swiftly intervened, capturing a heartwarming scene that has sparked widespread discussion online.
Jorge Gonzalez Escolar, a crew member of the whale watching company, often encounters floating trash during his tours. He usually picks up whatever he can, but a recent encounter left a lasting impression. While out at sea, Escolar noticed what appeared to be an abandoned fishing net. Upon closer inspection, he saw flippers protruding from it and quickly alerted his team to stop the boat and prepare for a rescue.
Escolar revealed that he quickly identified a turtle tightly entangled in the net. A colleague jumped into the water, retrieved the net, and brought the turtle aboard. The crew hoped to quickly free the turtle, but the net was wrapped so tightly around its body that even with multiple people assisting and using tools, it was a challenging task. The turtle's own strength was no match for the entanglement.
Fortunately, the turtle was eventually freed and returned to the ocean, swimming away unharmed. Escolar noted that if they had arrived just a few hours later, the turtle might not have survived. Reflecting on the rescue, he emphasized that this was not their first turtle rescue and certainly would not be their last.
This incident highlights the critical role that marine conservation efforts play in protecting wildlife from human activities like fishing and pollution. It also underscores the importance of responsible tourism practices that support conservation and protect marine ecosystems.
@neptunowhales Esta acción del Capitán Jorge y de nuestro marinero Javier nos identifica. Nos hemos encontrado con esta tortuga atrapada entre unas redes. Gracias a nuestra tripulación y a la suerte de haberla encontrado, le hemos podido dar una segunda oportunidad. Esta es la escénica de @neptunowhalexperiencetenerife #canaryislands #tenerife #loscristianostenerife #wildlife #seaturtles #animalrescue #animalprotection#boattrip
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