It’s impressive how intelligent these animals are. This was a breathtaking sight.
A diver was out in the sea when he witnessed something extraordinary.
A sperm whale swam up to him, seemingly requesting his assistance.
Sperm Whales (Physeter macrocephalus) are massive marine mammals that can reach lengths of up to 55 feet.
Despite their size, they are also delicate creatures. Experts suggest that these whales possess the most substantial brains of any living creature. This intelligence might have enabled the whale to request assistance from a diver.
Furthermore, sperm whales have large amounts of a substance called spermaceti in their heads.
As gigantic as they are, these whales are peaceful and mainly feed on squid found in the depths of the ocean.
The diver’s name is Hugues Vitry.
He is a well-known environmentalist and underwater photographer from Mauritius, and in this video, he helped remove a small fish hook from the whale’s lower jaw.
Vitry is a well-experienced diver and conservationist, holding the positions of Diving Centre Manager and Vice President of Marine Megafauna Conservation Organization.
He has successfully freed a whale that was caught in ropes in the past, and he strongly advocates for marine conservation. According to Vitry, every person can make a significant impact on the environment.
Furthermore, he advises people not to trust everything they hear or read in the media about the ocean.
Despite his expertise, the experience of helping a sperm whale directly was extraordinary for Vitry.
The whale approaches Vitry, moving its massive body sideways, and opens its jaw to indicate that it required assistance.
A small hook was causing this colossal whale discomfort. Consider what larger objects could do.
As the whale swims alongside Vitry, he focuses his camera on it, describing the situation.
It’s a magnificent sight to behold.
Vitry observed that there was blood present. The translation may not be perfect, but according to him, the hook was lodged near the whale’s tooth, so he applied some pressure to remove it from its mouth. Throughout the entire process, the massive mammal remained relaxed.
Here’s the most interesting part.
Vitry himself was amazed when the whale appeared to stay around for a while after he attempted to reassure the creature that the ordeal was over.
The whale, in turn, appeared to be showing its appreciation! According to this viewer who appeared to understand Vitry’s French,
“For those who are interested, the man (probably from Reunion Island but he could be from another island) describes how unusual it was to see this sperm whale approach them with its mouth open but without any aggression, how he noticed that its mouth was bleeding, and how after he removed the hook, he took some time to try to communicate to the whale that the process was over, hugged it, and how the sperm whale stayed there for a while after that, displaying behaviors that could be interpreted as gratitude.”
Whales are extremely intelligent animals.
Vitry gently placed his hand on the whale and spoke to it soothingly, thanking the creature for its trust.
Watch the heartwarming moment in the video below and share it with your loved ones!
Rewritten Source: https://animalchannel.co/sperm-whale-asks-diver-for-help/