Young Humpback Freed from Fishing Gear | Boston News

A young humpback whale tangled in fishing gear off Massachusetts was rescued by the Marine Animal Entanglement Response team after boaters spotted the distress. Using a small boat, rescuers hooked and cut away the buoy, then attached floats to free the rest of the gear — all while keeping the whale calm. The whale swam off unharmed and is expected to recover fully. Experts urge anyone spotting an entangled animal to call authorities immediately and never attempt a rescue themselves — because quick, expert help can mean the difference between life and death for marine wildlife. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/7e3d2a8321fa8664