09/18/2022
I’ve had a humpback look me right in the eye - 3’ away! I watched as it U-turned and went slowly by each of us staring us down - then slowly sank to the bottom. When we first encountered it, it’s eyes were closed. When it opened 👀 it jumped in the water in shock! We all laughed and flooded our masks! 🤣
🐋 Humpbacks of the Silver Banks 🐋
https://www.aggressor.com/destination/dominican
A fisherman spotted her just east of the Faralon Islands (outside the Golden Gate) and radioed for help. Within a few hours, the rescue team arrived and determined that she was so badly off, the only way to save her was to dive in and untangle her…. a very dangerous proposition. One slap of the tail could kill a rescuer.
They worked for hours with curved knives and eventually freed her. When she was free, the divers say she swam in what seemed like joyous circles. She then came back to each and every diver, one at a time, nudged them, and pushed gently, thanking them. Some said it was the most incredibly beautiful experience of their lives.
The guy who cut the rope out of her mouth says her eye was following him the whole time, and he will never be the same.
May you be so fortunate to be surrounded by people who will help you get untangled from the things that are binding you.
And, may you always know the joy of giving and receiving gratitude 🙏 ❤️ 🙏
Another Awesome Story: https://www.actbiggy.com/dog-saved-by-dolphins-from-watery-death/
