Fishermen rescued whale stranded in shallow waters in Indonesia

Published date: Wed, 18 Feb 2026 12:58:32 +0700

Kind-hearted fishermen rescued a stranded whale that had been pushed by strong waves into shallow waters in Indonesia.

The locals were out on their boats searching for fish when they spotted the 50ft (15m) whale struggling to swim in South Sumatra.

	South Sumatra, Indonesia
	15/02/2026
	ViralPress/mulvimn
	VRP175967
	Duration: 01:42
	Format: Vertical
	Rating: News safe
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