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Baby killer whale asks people for help to save trapped mom

A video of a baby whale leading a group of humans to its trapped mama whale was posted on Twitter. The video is incredible to watch.

Published on: Jun 30, 2023 12:55 PM IST
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It is not uncommon for you to find videos of human-animal interactions on social media. However, what is unusual is to watch those videos that show animals coming to humans asking for help. Just like this incredible incident where a baby killer whale approached a group of humans to get help for its mother trapped in fishing gear. A video of the incident has surfaced on the Internet and it is leaving people with a warm feeling in their hearts.

The image shows the baby whale leading a group of humans to its trapped mother. (Screengrab)
The image shows the baby whale leading a group of humans to its trapped mother. (Screengrab)

The video was shared about a year ago on TikTok. However, it has resurfaced after being posted on a Twitter page. “Killer whales ask humans for help,” reads the caption posted along with the heartening video.

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What does the video show?

The video opens to show how a group of people call animal services after noticing an agitated baby killer whale near their boat. Soon the experts take charge of the situation and calm the baby. Almost instantly, the little one starts swimming towards a certain way and the rescuers follow. What they discover leaves them stunned. Turns out, the baby whale led them to its mother trapped in fishing gear. The humans quickly work together to free the mama killer whale. When they finish the rescue something wonderful happens, a pod of whales come to the rescuers as if to thank them. Eventually, the rescued mother whale also swims near the boat with a manta ray in its mouth. The video ends with the pod of whales going away as the rescuers safely reach the surface.

Take a look at the beautiful rescue video involving whales:

“Well done guys!!! Great work and keep doing it,” praised a Twitter user. “Beautiful,” added another. “I’m not crying, you're crying,” joined a third. “Love the fact it brought you a present. Reminded me of the cat bringing a mouse. Here, have a manta ray,” wrote a fourth.

 
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Trisha Sengupta works as Chief Content Producer at Hindustan Times with over six years of experience in the digital newsroom. Known for her ability to decode the internet’s most talked-about moments, she specialises in high-engagement storytelling that bridges the gap between viral trends and traditional journalism. Throughout her tenure, Trisha has focused on the intersection of technology, finance, and human emotion. She frequently covers personal finance and real estate struggles in hubs like Gurgaon, Bengaluru, and Hyderabad, while also documenting the unique challenges of the NRI experience. Her work often highlights the movements and philosophies of global newsmakers and personalities like Elon Musk, Mukesh Ambani, Nikhil Kamath, Dubai crown prince, and MrBeast. From reporting on Amazon or Meta layoffs and startup culture to the emergence of AI-driven platforms like Grok and xAI, she provides a grounded and empathetic perspective on the stories shaping our world. When not decoding the internet, Trisha is likely offline: lost in a book, exploring a historical ruin, or navigating the world as a solo traveler. She balances her fast-paced career with family time and a healthy dose of curiosity, currently trading her "human" sources for silicon ones as she masters AI to future-proof her storytelling.

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