Watch a Whale Jump for Joy After She's Freed from a Net!
source: http://www.grist.org/list/2011-07-21-watch-a-whale-jump-for-joy-after-being-freed-from-a-net
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by Jess Zimmerman
21 Jul 2011 1:23 PM
It's worth watching a guy scramble around in a Speedo to see this boatload of conservationists save a humpback whale caught in a net. If you don't want to sit through tense ... net-cutting, though, you can skip ahead to about 5:30 and watch the newly freed whale repeatedly leaping into the air in what looks like a show of joy and gratitude.
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freehit
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Thanks I needed that very much after daily reading about the teapublicans sabotaging our nation for their "principles".
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freehit
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EthicalVegan
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freehit:
I know what you mean............. grumble, grumble..........
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EthicalVegan
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Imzadi
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I am having hard time typing this for the tears of joy in my eyes. What a beautiful film!!!
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Imzadi
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Suwnoste
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I agree, it does sound a bit like a 'quick fix' solution.Surely you can never be 100% absolutely certain that something won't go wrong.
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Suwnoste
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MrRah
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That was awesome.
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MrRah
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EmileZ [removed]
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That was so beautiful.
I believe it is just us in the vast universe. All of us (whales included).
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EmileZ [removed]
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Almibry
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If these guys didn't just save a whale, I'd chew them out for not being better prepared.
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Almibry
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codatronca
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Brought me to tears, in a good way.
It seems like the only news worth posting these days is bad news.
Thank you so much for this wonderful uplifting story. - 10 months ago
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codatronca
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rustyred
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I love this kind of advocacy. I love inter-species caring and cooperation. Save the whales is not just a cliche, but a metaphor for saving all the animals of the planet. I'm glad I got to see this. Thank you EthicalVegen.
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rustyred
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Vierotchka
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How wonderful!
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Vierotchka
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EthicalVegan
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Vierotchka:
TRULY!
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EthicalVegan
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JanforGore
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This is incredibly beautiful. Thanks for posting this.
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JanforGore
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EthicalVegan
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JanforGore:
We needed this, didn't we?
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EthicalVegan
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squarethecircle
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lose fear and hold on tight to love, a great example of what can be done if we care
My kids thank you for catching this clip as do we all for our smiles - 10 months ago
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squarethecircle
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eternal_springs
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What a beautiful, wonderful, fantastic video/story! To see the humpback's sheer joy at freedom does bring a tear or two. Thank you, EV, for finding and posting this reaffirmation that there are still some worthwhile humans on this planet. This should be required viewing for all!
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eternal_springs
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nanac
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What a magnificent story!The whale's performance was her way of showing
appreciation for her freedom.
I just love happy endings.................Great Video! - 10 months ago
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nanac
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ClassicalGas
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Thank you, EthicalVegan, for posting this oh-so-cool video! Happy dance!!! +^
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ClassicalGas
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EthicalVegan
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ClassicalGas:
Just like the WHALE'S happy dance, right?!?
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EthicalVegan
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ClassicalGas
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EthicalVegan:
Remarkably similar! My face is even wet. ;-)
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ClassicalGas
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Stoneyroad
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ClassicalGas:
My water works started when i heard the little girl's voice near the end.
That's the kind of - "what did you do this summer" story - that changes your life. - 10 months ago
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Stoneyroad
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ClassicalGas
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Stoneyroad:
No kidding! She'll remember this moment for the rest of her life.
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ClassicalGas
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EthicalVegan
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Stoneyroad:
Two of my closest friends and I are involved in humane education. This experience for little Dana was a PERFECT one!
And, based on the whale's reaction to her freedom, hopefully more people will at least CONSIDER that animals -- ALL animals -- are capable of feeling, and oh so much more.
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EthicalVegan
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Schnookums
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That was awesome.....and just when I needed something to make me feel good about the world again. Thanks for the post.
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Schnookums
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EthicalVegan
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Schnookums:
I've shared enough sad news these past few days, so I'm glad I could share something uplifting and beautiful and happy.
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EthicalVegan
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Schnookums
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EthicalVegan:
You and me both. I spend much of my free time researching and following the business cycle, investing, and economics which is always full of depressing and distressing news. I know I should digest a few more feel-good stories now and then though for balance, but somehow that's easier said than done for some reason.
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Schnookums
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PressCore
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EthicalVegan:
Thank you for reaffirming my faith in (some) humans. It's an animal planet.
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PressCore
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remanns
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HUZZAH !
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nikonwilly
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Not only did they save this magnificent creature, but through their actions taught a little kid what's really important.
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EthicalVegan
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nikonwilly:
Yes, yes, YES!
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EthicalVegan
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Gravity_Man
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We're the Best! We're Number 1! Now start farming fly larvae AND FEED THE WORLD instead of taking pics of babies being eaten alive by flies turn the table => http://tinyurl.com/endthird3rdworldfamines (GROWTH PHASE CELLFOOD: OVER-THE-TOP PROTEIN POWER).
Then stop using so many nylon nets.
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Gravity_Man
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keithponder
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Beautiful Story.
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keithponder
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EthicalVegan
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keithponder:
I know, I know.
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EthicalVegan
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callenstewart
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Wow. That's very moving.
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callenstewart
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EthicalVegan
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callenstewart:
Indeed.
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EthicalVegan
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chew_chew
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This has to be one of the coolest things I have ever seen. I have a happy tear in my eyes. Wonderful video. Thanks for sharing this, EV.
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chew_chew
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EthicalVegan
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chew_chew:
I'm so glad I tripped over this video in the first place! And I'm even happier (understatement) for the darling whale.
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EthicalVegan
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larrybuckp
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It is interesting to see one of the most negative, horrible interactions between man and nature be transformed into one of the most joyful. I envy the enormous amount of satisfaction that this crew must have experienced.
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larrybuckp
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EthicalVegan
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larrybuckp:
Ever so nicely put, and I appreciate your reactions.
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EthicalVegan
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cmc101
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good job posting
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cmc101
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EthicalVegan
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cmc101:
Oh, thanks. I've been concentrating so much on the atrocities in Somalia and Norway, that it's good to take a little breather. Compassion -- especially towards our voiceless friends -- is always something to be celebrated and honored.
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AJILIVIZION
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That was so uplifting! The whale's dance was spectacular :D
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AJILIVIZION
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AJILIVIZION:
WASN'T it?!?! I keep glowing and, especially with the horrors in Norway and East Africa, it's good to come back to this video now and then.
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EthicalVegan
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figgdimension
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sharing and loving this thanks friend:)
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figgdimension
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figgdimension:
SO happy I know people like you who care this much, and want to share the GOOD news along with all the sorrowful news.
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EthicalVegan
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slippyt
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This is awesome. Will share.
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slippyt
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EthicalVegan
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slippyt:
Oh, please DO, please do!
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EthicalVegan
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bailey78
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That is truely heart warming to say the very least.
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bailey78
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EthicalVegan
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bailey78:
I completely agree. Glad this one "got" to you.
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EthicalVegan
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bailey78
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EthicalVegan:
I do not like to see any animal suffer from the acts of humans. Just because I eat meat and will take the life of an animal for food does not mean I do not have a soul.
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bailey78
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EthicalVegan
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Don't care one iota what an animal rescuer is wearing... just damn grateful that there are people like him who care THIS bloody much about another precious living being.
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EthicalVegan
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cmc101
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EthicalVegan:
The hart of the volunteer does not require require compensation of service their only desire is to seize the moment experience the I DID. The greatest reward for them is a simple thank you
I have been there and got the tee shirt. so think you for posting and may be the boaters in this story can bask in the glow of our thoughts toward them - 10 months ago
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cmc101