Dramatic Whale Rescue Off Gold Coast: Sea World Team Battles High Seas

Sea World Rescuers Battle Rough Seas to Partially Free Entangled Whale A dramatic whale rescue unfolded off the Gold Coast, Australia, on Wednesday, as Sea World Foundation rescuers worked to free a humpback whale entangled in fishing gear. The rescue operation faced challenging conditions, with 20-knot winds and high swells making the task extremely difficult. "We were able to move about 10 feet of the rope from the animal," said a Sea World Foundation representative in an interview featured in a video documenting the event. Despite the difficult conditions, the team managed to partially free the whale, which was later seen swimming away. The whale is believed to be the same one previously spotted entangled near Barron Bay. This successful rescue highlights the dedication and expertise of Sea World's rescue team and underscores the ongoing challenges faced by marine wildlife due to human activities.