Stranded Killer Whale Caught Between Rocks, Bystanders Pour Water Until It’s Free

There are people always willing to help in simple ways. Helping hands that want the betterment of everything and value any living creature's life.

Accidents happen anytime and everywhere in the world but only a few people are willing to help. One particular instance is when a killer whale was stuck in the lands of Wales, Alaska this week. According to the report, it was a 20-foot killer whale that was injured.

According to witnesses, the crew of a passing ship poured water onto the beached killer whale, who also received assistance from spectators on foot, plus the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA).

Tara Nielson, a witness of this incident, also made a post on twitter. The post had pictures and descriptions of the said event.

"My niece Aroon is up here and found this stranded orca several miles from here," she wrote.

"In all the years I've here I've never heard of seen anything like this,." I have to wonder if the 8.2 #Earthquake was to blame. NOAA is on its way to try to save it."

Facts about Orcas

Orcas, also known as Orcinus Orca, are friendly whales despite their famous name as the "Killer Whale. It was named by old sailors who claimed to see Orcas' groups coming as one big group to take down large whales. They are also recognized as the most widespread animals in the world, inhabiting every ocean. They are very gregarious, varied, and ferocious marine predators whose food includes everything from penguins to great white sharks.

The biggest members of the dolphin family are orcas. Males are larger than females, although the size and weight vary according to the kind of orca. According to SeaWorld, the biggest orca ever recorded was 32 feet (9.8 meters) long and weighed 22,000 pounds (10,000 kg).

Orcas are distinguished by their large dorsal fin (the fin on the back of the animal) and black-and-white coloration. The black-and-white coloration aids in their concealment by concealing their shape in the water.

They are considered varied and may generate as many eggs as they are large in size. They are at the very top of the food chain. As a result, they are solely susceptible to humans. They are prey to all live fishes in the water, including squids, seals, and even birds.

Dolphin Found Stuck in Rocks in Delaware

In the same instance with the Orca, a dolphin was found asking for help in rocks across Delaware. It was low tide and the dolphin couldn't lift his body out of the huge rocks. Much similar to humans, Dolphons also cry for help, however dolphins emit distressed noises.

To keep the dolphin safe, rescuers closed off the area and placed a rescue tent around it. In order to keep the animal cool, they wrapped it in damp towels and sprinkled water over it.

Eventually, MERR (The Marine Education Research and Rehabilitation Institute) personnel arrived and carefully removed the dolphin from the park. The dolphin is presently receiving treatment at the MERR facility in Lewes, Delaware.

In comparison, both animals received immediate life support and are given first aid by pouring water around their bodies to keep their temperatures normal. Humans show great compassion towards these animals and value their lives like human lives as well.

Sea creatures are in jeopardy. Pollution, ship hits, and entanglement are all major risks to their health and ocean environment and we should start saving marine life, by doing what we can.