Giant Manta Ray Tangled In Fishing Line asking us For Help!

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  • čas přidán 8. 09. 2024
  • We were able to document when we saw one that had engaged several hooks of a fishing net that was attached to her, who knows how long. She allowed us to help and stayed close and quiet to remove all the hooks so she was released very quickly. The amazing thing is that she remained close to us and stayed for 25 minutes diving, we felt she was grateful. It's definitely an experienced that fills your soul, a moment that will stay in our memories forever.
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  • @jeffreydeeds9225
    @jeffreydeeds9225 Před 4 lety +134

    I love how these giant creatures, like whales, just know that they are being helped. Most land animals initially, if not all the way through the rescue, put up a fight and seem to run away as soon as they are freed. These giant mantas, as well as whales stay very still and patiently wait to be freed, then come back around to say thanks. In the case of whales, many will jump out of the water in spectacular displays of joy! Awesome video! Thank you for rescuing and sharing!

    • @MrSephirothJenova
      @MrSephirothJenova Před 3 lety +30

      I know this is an old comment, but I think it mostly has to do with the fact that mutualism between larger organisms is very common underwater. Plenty of fish/sharks/turtles/etc will go to the reef in order to be cleaned of parasites by fish and certain kinds of shrimp. Additionally, predators seem to be far more picky underwater, and as a result many prey species only adapt/learn to fear certain types of creatures (humans not included). Some combination of these circumstances make large animals underwater very relaxed/curious around unfamiliar creatures as opposed to scared or aggressive.

  • @QuantumPyrite_88.9
    @QuantumPyrite_88.9 Před 5 lety +1329

    This is why every member of our dive team carries a blunt dive knife , multi tool and hemostats . Support dive teams and rescuers around the world . Support legislation to fight this fishing line crap and practices which have gotten out of hand .
    Thanks for your rescue .

    • @Petra-R
      @Petra-R Před 5 lety +21

      thank you for doing that!

    • @JohnRodriguesPhotographer
      @JohnRodriguesPhotographer Před 4 lety +39

      The bigger problem is abandoned drift Nets. Fishing line is a major problem don't get me wrong. But drift nets they killed for years and years and years

    • @RukiaBlackBlazer
      @RukiaBlackBlazer Před 4 lety +12

      How come some many modern inventions are destructive instead of constructive.?
      Humans has been fishing as long as we been human, why modernity is so problematic.?

    • @JohnRodriguesPhotographer
      @JohnRodriguesPhotographer Před 4 lety +12

      @@RukiaBlackBlazer Economics. Today's trawlers are catch more for less.

    • @stuartfury3390
      @stuartfury3390 Před 4 lety +17

      Anyone who thinks this is a modern problem is stupid. The only difference between now and the past 500 years is that now we have cameras and social media and instant access to today's outrage

  • @terryalsop160
    @terryalsop160 Před 6 lety +753

    Well done fella! I'm a retired diver - through injury but when I went diving I always took a "Grot" bag with me! Much of my diving was in temperate waters and much were pristine, untouched by humans yet many dives I did were littered with plastics and abandoned fishing nets! My Grot bag got plenty of use collecting as much foreign debris as possible and the same was for those I dived with! We'd then dispose of the stuff in an appropriate manner! So, I ask Divers across the globe, when you go for a dive take a GROT bag with you and any plastics you come across, put them in your bag and dispose of correctly on dry land! All efforts to clean up our seas are worth it! Keep bubbling and be safe out there.

    • @MrJx4000
      @MrJx4000 Před 5 lety +20

      Oh yes, have always done that, especially with the fishing (lead) weights you'll find around the wrecks.

    • @SeanVplayer
      @SeanVplayer Před 5 lety +18

      Thank you for always doing that! A worthy effort to keep our oceans habitable for the fish that have to live with the aftermath of a visit from man. Cheers!!

    • @francisamiller7493
      @francisamiller7493 Před 5 lety +18

      Great idea mate. I do I similar thing for free campsites that I stay at, as my way of showing my appreciation to the landowner for allowing me to camp there. Your idea is way more interesting though. I dip my hats to you, Sir.

    • @DolphinsPlayingInAquaMoonlight
      @DolphinsPlayingInAquaMoonlight Před 5 lety +10

      Thank you for doing that!

    • @alan30189
      @alan30189 Před 5 lety +9

      Terry Alsop Thank you for your efforts on this when you dived. You can continue to do this, but do it on land, and get the plastic and other debris before it gets into our rivers and oceans. I do river and lake cleanups every year, and pick up hundreds of pounds of garbage that all the pigs in this world carelessly litter our rivers and lakes with.

  • @pathegarty4757
    @pathegarty4757 Před 3 lety +7

    A huge thanks to all nice people who help animals. 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

  • @gnrncrue
    @gnrncrue Před 4 lety +123

    ..."Even when they cant speak your language, they can tell if you have love in your heart" (Patricia Nixon)

  • @ducamuk
    @ducamuk Před 5 lety +505

    These creatures are so beautiful. It’s making me tear up seeing them in all their glory. Thank you so much for helping them. ✌️

    • @The_Tiffster
      @The_Tiffster Před 4 lety +7

      Yes, mesmerising💕

    • @mommylovesgigi
      @mommylovesgigi Před 4 lety +10

      Everytime i watch them helping these beautiful creatures i get emotional too im a sucker when it comes to animals, Its good to see love in this world After watching the news and seeing all negative its.nice to see this

    • @jeanniegriffin1692
      @jeanniegriffin1692 Před 4 lety +5

      I love'd swimming with the Manta Ray, best experience in my life.

    • @r.blacky341
      @r.blacky341 Před 4 lety +6

      Yes! The only monster in the world are the human!! not 1 animal is realy bad! only human are very bad!! sorry for my bad english! Reiner from Germany

    • @matthewchandler7845
      @matthewchandler7845 Před 4 lety +4

      A Big thanks from land locked Colorado!!!!! WELL DONE!!!!!!

  • @dire_prism
    @dire_prism Před 5 lety +511

    It's amazing how curious those mantas are. Even after getting untangled it's sticking around to check out those funny bubbly creatures.

    • @alfredhutchinson3713
      @alfredhutchinson3713 Před 4 lety +9

      Agreed! They're 1 of my fave aquatic creatures!
      Gr8 aerodynamic shape:that's y d AirForce had som designz based on 'em:SR 71.
      B'dos,W.Indies

    • @vickyandersen8660
      @vickyandersen8660 Před 4 lety +10

      I never knew they grew that big 😬 I learned something new 🤗

    • @alfredhutchinson3713
      @alfredhutchinson3713 Před 4 lety +1

      @@vickyandersen8660
      LAFF 😁UT L😆UD🎭🃏
      B🇧🇧 dos,W.Indies🍒🍑🍊🍌

    • @denissemedina4619
      @denissemedina4619 Před 4 lety +10

      They enjoy those bubbles hitting their bellies lol

    • @terrynitup83
      @terrynitup83 Před 4 lety +8

      @oi YOU That is true, ocean dead zones, zoonotic pathogens like coronavirus, ocean plastic (70 percent is discarded fishing gear), global warming, deforestation (most of it is for soy to feed livestock) oceanic acidification, and this isnt even getting into health or ethics! you can make a positive difference with the very simple and easy step of living a vegan lifestyle though

  • @thegentleman1541
    @thegentleman1541 Před 7 lety +1719

    Thank you for rescuing this majestic sea flap flap.

    • @autodidact2499
      @autodidact2499 Před 7 lety +31

      "Flap flap"--is that a Latin binomial?

    • @yeeturmcbeetur8197
      @yeeturmcbeetur8197 Před 7 lety +58

      TheGentleman this is my new favorite comment.

    • @rocket8869
      @rocket8869 Před 7 lety +10

      ''fap fap'' xD

    • @samfrancisco8095
      @samfrancisco8095 Před 7 lety +7

      What are you ? 4 YO ?

    • @markhepworth4804
      @markhepworth4804 Před 7 lety +5

      TheGentleman This has to be the most sickly saccharine immature comment I've seen on a CZcams animal clip,and that saying something!😳

  • @davidatkins6919
    @davidatkins6919 Před 3 lety +16

    Manta Ray's are the angels of the oceans! It broke my heart seeing this fantasic creature tangled up in fishing line so thank you so much for helping free it from it's bonds. Once freed it appeared to hang around to thank those who freed it, it brought a tear to my eye, God Bless you for your compassion!

  • @jamescarey9197
    @jamescarey9197 Před 4 lety +9

    This is why we need more people in this world like you, we do care, thank you

  • @Truthguy73
    @Truthguy73 Před 5 lety +87

    This is an example of: "The best a man can get" !
    Great work sir.

    • @lotharluder2743
      @lotharluder2743 Před 4 lety +1

      Yes........thats real humanlike for better world. I love it totaly

    • @jamieholmes1287
      @jamieholmes1287 Před 4 lety +1

      Could not agree more with this comment! I've been seeing all kinds of these videos. Of various sea creatures asking humans for help like this. I had no clue the stuff like this was such a problem. Thank you brave kind amazing heros, the internet and CZcams for getting the word out about this horrible thing we are creating for these beautiful intelligent creatures. So happy to know the world still has so many heros out there doing the right thing. I appreciate this kindness so much and wish I could give you brave men and women a huge hug! May your days be filled with goodness and love and the kindness unto you that you showed here and in all the many other hero videos. I'd marry you just for that! Lol well plus your cute.. well I think anyways under all that gear.

  • @Christin5554
    @Christin5554 Před 5 lety +234

    what a great video, especially the close ups. Never seen a Manta Ray this close. Great footage better than what any wildlife camera man has done so far. You are a PRO! By the way, thanks for helping this gentle creature.

    • @enagyatesik5112
      @enagyatesik5112 Před 4 lety +2

      Don't forget about yap state Micronesia..

    • @Fumi007
      @Fumi007 Před 4 lety +2

      @@5mini5 Also Hawaii! Big Island!

  • @MsHhhunter
    @MsHhhunter Před 7 lety +523

    You guys are the greatest. This is the way humanity should treat animals since we are caretakers of this world.

    • @rocket8869
      @rocket8869 Před 7 lety +31

      Don't forget, we are also the people who have caused death and destruction to many poor animals.

    • @jameskelman9856
      @jameskelman9856 Před 7 lety +11

      james street Not very many examples of why they derive the word Humane from human.

    • @tersse
      @tersse Před 7 lety +7

      why do we let ppl pour shit into rivers and seas, why do we let ppl plunder the oceans, if you want fish fkn farm them and leave a beutiful world for our kids to see as we can, with the tech we have achieved now we dont need to ruin and destroy the planet, unless you want some thing for nothing, time to make that shit illegal, invest in farming fish or eat fkn Quorn :)

    • @versioncity1
      @versioncity1 Před 7 lety +10

      As the old saying goes "The only thing necessary for the triumph of evil is for good men to do nothing.”
      therefore, do something, whatever it is that you are capable of and that you care about. Campaign, write to your MP, start a pressure group. And of course how you live and how you spend your money.
      They may seem like little things that effect little, but the more people become active in their own small ways, as a whole we can change the world.
      It is possible.
      be active, not passive.

    • @OriginalPuro
      @OriginalPuro Před 7 lety +4

      Are we? Or are we a parasite that is surviving off of other species, devouring and destroying everything to out advantage?

  • @firewaterbydesign
    @firewaterbydesign Před 4 lety +1

    What an absolute honor and privilege to have been able to have such an encounter and experience. Thank you, for being a hero and saving her from the carelessness of man. We lose so very many innocent lives due to careless fishermen that leave their gear in the water. I personally, am so very thankful and grateful that you were able to save this beautiful and majestic animal. After having such an up close and personal experience of this kind, it must have made all other experiences pale in comparison? Sending much love, light and an abundance of beautiful blessings, from the magnificent spectacular Oregon coast!! 🌊🦀🐳🐙

  • @debbiesimmons4593
    @debbiesimmons4593 Před 4 lety +7

    So emotionally rewarding to watch! Thanks guys! Creatures must know a friend when they see one!

  • @siaripop7
    @siaripop7 Před 5 lety +123

    Manta Rays are beautiful creatures that glide effortlessly through the water!

    • @shadowbanned5164
      @shadowbanned5164 Před 4 lety +1

      Swum with one once and they are a sight to behold and yes Jamal I know....Im really smart

    • @taekwondotime
      @taekwondotime Před 4 lety +3

      I'd be sh_tting myself if something that large just swam up to me out of the blue.

    • @chrishayes5755
      @chrishayes5755 Před 4 lety

      majestic AF

  • @scc6609
    @scc6609 Před 7 lety +220

    how cool was that she stayed around and kept swimming around you guys instead of just taking off. To me i think that show they are grateful and happy and wanted to show you!!

    • @ToxicTurtleIsMad
      @ToxicTurtleIsMad Před 7 lety +4

      Simon C so cute

    • @cosmicgyoza1898
      @cosmicgyoza1898 Před 5 lety

      Ya that's what you want to feel, you're just hopping they have feelings and stuff to make you happy on a rainy day, but then you're gonna eat your stupid antibiotic mass production chicken and you don't give a shit!

    • @slabriprock5329
      @slabriprock5329 Před 5 lety

      @@cosmicgyoza1898 Or maybe you don't know them And feeling that way makes you happy.

    • @Gutslinger
      @Gutslinger Před 5 lety +1

      How cool was it that the divers are actually the ones that kept swimming round them instead of it actually being that make believe fantasy that your feels made you concoct up? 😊

    • @maxnaz47
      @maxnaz47 Před 4 lety

      Thought the divers were the next upgrade to their cleaning station, stayed around to see if there was anything else the divers could get off...

  • @Aplusinskal
    @Aplusinskal Před 6 lety +39

    Long line fishing and trawling are gonna be the death of all sea life... Thank you so much for helping sea creatures, without them there will be no us!

    • @JohnRodriguesPhotographer
      @JohnRodriguesPhotographer Před 4 lety +2

      I remember back in the 70s when Jacques Cousteau specials would come out every few years. One year he followed a fishing trawl and his mini Subs. Those trawl Nets take everything off the bottom of the ocean and away they dredge through the settlements. He estimated that at best 40% of the catch was marketable species. The other 60% was thrown over the side dead. I remember seeing a show in the 80s where in Canada they were over exploiting the herring in the ocean. They weren't selling the fish it was the roe they were after. On a world full of starving people the fish were dumped by the tons into landfills. In Florida where I live, the mullet Fisheries collapsed. The commercial mullet fisherman tried to blame the schmuck that was out there with cast net for the collapse. The real reason is during spawning season they would go in pick up whole schools of mullet. Mullet is new big commercial value fish. But what was valuable at that time of the year was the roe for export to Asia. Once again they were catching the fish throwing away all the fish once they strip the eggs. So the mullet weren't able to spawn and surprise surprise the Fisheries collapsed. The ocean has the potential to feed the planet if and only if Will you manage the resource responsibly. there was a variety of fish that was readily available in the late 80s and 90s. Perhaps you remember seeing it in the fresh fish markets, orange roughy. In matter of a decade or two commercial fishing destroyed the orange roughy population. First of all we didn't understand the biology of the fish. secondly the method used to fish for them, the trawls, destroyed the natural habitat that they used to feed and find shelter. I think there is videos on CZcams about the orange roughy then you might find heartbreaking and informative

    • @Noodlepunk
      @Noodlepunk Před 4 lety

      Most of the plastic in the ocean is fishing stuff.

  • @michellebagy7557
    @michellebagy7557 Před 4 lety +2

    A most precious and privileged moment, thank you so much for helping this magnificent animal. They are truly gentle giants!!! ❤❤❤❤

  • @ColeSonMusic
    @ColeSonMusic Před 4 lety +1

    A True Hero. Thank u. Don't dump fishing lines and nets in Any water.👍

  • @candacebaughman420
    @candacebaughman420 Před 5 lety +53

    May you be shown the same kindness that you gave that wonderful creature someday! Thank you!

  • @sarahmetzgar
    @sarahmetzgar Před 7 lety +40

    I believe people underestimate the animals, birds and fish. This restores a bit of my faith in humanity. Thank you so much.

    • @arnoldskit
      @arnoldskit Před 6 lety +3

      Exactly sarah, not enough credit is given. At the risk of sounding like a tree hugger, i seen a documentary about how trees and the whole forest will communicate when they are threatened and act accordingly, it was amazing!

  • @saveyourselvessheeple
    @saveyourselvessheeple Před 5 lety +139

    God bless you for the wonderful things you do for these beautiful creatures, plagued by man's negligence. Truly commendable work!!

    • @BlGGESTBROTHER
      @BlGGESTBROTHER Před 4 lety +2

      gym shoe man as in huMANs. You’re way too sensitive.

    • @saveyourselvessheeple
      @saveyourselvessheeple Před 4 lety

      @@BlGGESTBROTHER I gotta say I'm with you my man. Nobody loves animals more than me but men who eat fish are evil...but women get a pass? & How does liberal fit in there? Go sip your latte in your Italian leather shoes you snowflake! I love animals but I also love the 2nd Amendment. I think this LIBERAL might be late for drag queen story hour at the PUBLIC library, ya know that liberal agenda with men in drag reading books to children around 5 years old.? Dudes logic has more holes than the nets that these poor sea creatures are getting caught in. Nobody said anything about politics until that guy/gal/non-binary person. NO GENDERED LANGUAGE, LIBERAL. GEEZ, THAT'S LIKE #1 IN YOUR PLAYBOOK & YOU OFFEND ALL OF US BY SAYING EVIL THINGS LIKE MEN AND WOMEN... I'll never be able to sleep tonight. ✌️Jonathan Yaniv.

    • @BlGGESTBROTHER
      @BlGGESTBROTHER Před 4 lety

      @@saveyourselvessheeple What the hell did I just read rofl

    • @saveyourselvessheeple
      @saveyourselvessheeple Před 4 lety

      @@BlGGESTBROTHER A short part of the reality of the liberal agenda, the one where all the men are inherently good.?? Glad you got a kick out of it, boys laugh and men stand against such things. Do a little research if you think I exaggerated one ioda. They've always gotta come into something completely unrelated and virtue signal. My mistake, I thought I was talking to a grown up.

    • @BlGGESTBROTHER
      @BlGGESTBROTHER Před 4 lety

      @@saveyourselvessheeple You're a nutter ;)

  • @awakeinidy3278
    @awakeinidy3278 Před 3 lety +3

    Wow, not personally a diver, and had NO IDEA that these Manta Rays were sooooo large! What a great rescue you made! Thanks for sharing it!

  • @SpiceySpinster
    @SpiceySpinster Před 2 lety +1

    What a privilege to help such a gentle beautiful creature. ❤❤

  • @mickeyalbert6450
    @mickeyalbert6450 Před 6 lety +74

    Man it brakes mi Heart to see fish tangeld up like that but mends mi heart when I see divers rescuing them BIG UPS to all the divers out there 😉😉😉

  • @steviebob4
    @steviebob4 Před 6 lety +102

    "Thanks for fixing our ride, Mister" ~sucker fish

    • @drmayeda1930
      @drmayeda1930 Před 4 lety +3

      So many remora on those mantas. They are only hitching a ride so it doesn't harm the manta.

    • @debbiesimmons4593
      @debbiesimmons4593 Před 4 lety +1

      Lol! That ray must be a good provider!

    • @Kuhekin
      @Kuhekin Před 4 lety +2

      What a nice car they got...

    • @loilt5091
      @loilt5091 Před 4 lety +6

      Nuthin' like cruisin' a '63 Stingray!

  • @janedoe9421
    @janedoe9421 Před 5 lety +10

    Wow he's huge!! Thanks for freeing him!!👍👍💝

  • @luiscavalcanti3431
    @luiscavalcanti3431 Před 4 lety +5

    I love the video, the music, the rescue itself, everything touched my heart ❤️

  • @gillianmason4198
    @gillianmason4198 Před 4 lety +1

    Love to you Guys helping these beautiful creatures.

  • @LichtdesMorgens
    @LichtdesMorgens Před 7 lety +24

    Wow, I didnt realize that Mantas are actually that big! You guys are awesome!

    • @stephenwhiddett
      @stephenwhiddett Před 6 lety +1

      These are giant mantas. They can be up to 9m across. Normal Mantas are smaller - mostly 3m to 4m.

  • @jordynchan5103
    @jordynchan5103 Před 7 lety +43

    Beautiful.
    As divers, we must always remember that we are still visitors in the ocean world. It is home for many animals, including this beautiful manta ray, so we must always try to treat it with respect, which includes not leaving fishing litter. It is my biggest pet peeve when I see people kicking their fins against the sand and stirring it up, or letting their alternates/SPGs swing and dangle around which can damage coral reefs, which are one of the most valuable ecosystems on Earth.

  • @jadehunter7617
    @jadehunter7617 Před 7 lety +56

    So happy you were in the right place at the right time to help this Manta Ray Thankyou for your kindness.

  • @lts2293
    @lts2293 Před 4 lety +4

    Wow, this brought tears to my eyes a little bit. How perfectly still it was the entire time that man was helping then the fly by after he was done. They’re so beautiful 💗

  • @jeanredpath429
    @jeanredpath429 Před 4 lety +2

    I snorkeled with these gentle giants. Two years ago in Hawaii. When I was younger I almost drowned so I’m terrified of the open ocean. My husband and son talked me into it saying I couldn’t miss out on a once in a lifetime experience. With their help and encouragement I was able to jump off the boat. I’m so grateful I found the courage, it really was an experience of a lifetime

  • @kelperdude
    @kelperdude Před 7 lety +168

    What a beautiful animal. Thank you.

    • @joaotre3898
      @joaotre3898 Před 6 lety

      Calling the trump

    • @bass-dc9175
      @bass-dc9175 Před 5 lety

      Mantas are known as "Majestic Sea Flap Flaps" on the internet for a reason.

  • @SweetStuffOnMonarchLane
    @SweetStuffOnMonarchLane Před 5 lety +20

    Had no idea just how large a Manta Ray was. It looked huge when shown from the drone looking down in the water. Wow, just beautiful, and thank you for helping the ray and showing everyone what destruction these fishing lines cause. There's gotta be a better way.

  • @hannahk8139
    @hannahk8139 Před 7 lety +235

    That is horrible that she was like that! You are wonderful for setting her free :-).

  • @jorgec.1351
    @jorgec.1351 Před 4 lety +1

    people like you make a difference in this world

  • @poetsdreamsatc
    @poetsdreamsatc Před 4 lety +1

    Thank you so much for helping this beautiful creature. 🙏🏼❤️

  • @rayadams5076
    @rayadams5076 Před 5 lety +30

    Great act of kindness followed by beautiful footage of a very majestic creature.

  • @HeidiSue60
    @HeidiSue60 Před 7 lety +42

    It's pretty cool that animals sometimes know that human beings will help them. There's a video out there of two entangled swans who can't get their wings free of each other, paddling together over to humans standing on the shore and just waiting there while the people help them.

    • @joshuafogg6600
      @joshuafogg6600 Před 6 lety +8

      HeidiSue60 I've seen one where a wild Canadian Goose actually went straight to a police officer for help in rescuing it's babies from a storm drain.

    • @myskibunny4191
      @myskibunny4191 Před 6 lety +3

      HeidiSue60 Hi, do you by any chance have the link to that video please. Would love to see it. Thanks. Agree its great to see humans in the act of helping animals instead of hunting and hurting them.

  • @Sorarse
    @Sorarse Před 6 lety +8

    I've dived with Mantas many times in the Maldives, and find them such fascinating and graceful creatures. Really heartwarming how you were able to help this one.

  • @mickcarson8504
    @mickcarson8504 Před 4 lety +7

    When the diver shock his head, I wanted to hug him. He's got a heart of gold. 2:04

  • @iseektruth7435
    @iseektruth7435 Před 4 lety +2

    I love seeing videos like this. It warms the heart, and it’s awesome you were able to help this animal.

  • @41koala41
    @41koala41 Před 6 lety +16

    Absolutely Beautiful!!! Also beautiful is how the smaller fish help. It's a great system they have if man would just be more careful and allow the beauty within our waters to thrive. Thanks for the share.

  • @ahmedtawe3na459
    @ahmedtawe3na459 Před 6 lety +15

    What an amazing animal, well done for rescuing the Manta Ray.

  • @donnatubbs8853
    @donnatubbs8853 Před 7 lety +53

    You are that animal's hero!

  • @ruthstokes6549
    @ruthstokes6549 Před 2 lety

    The people that help these beautiful creatures are absolutely amazing. It beggers belief that there are people out there, that just do not care what harm they do to these beautiful animals. Thank you for helping them. You should all be so very proud of yourselves. Xx

  • @crystalheart9
    @crystalheart9 Před 3 lety +1

    I love the rays. I saved one from some fishermen years ago when I was a kid. Thanks so much for saving this beautiful ray.

  • @catgirl7688
    @catgirl7688 Před 7 lety +31

    Fantastc images. What a priviledge to be able to be in that environment and help that amazing creature. Thank you for sharing.

  • @bijanok1361
    @bijanok1361 Před 5 lety +45

    Thank you and bravo guys... really heartwarming, I love it. I don't understand how some people "dislike" it?!!!!!!!

    • @dwightdodd3734
      @dwightdodd3734 Před 4 lety +4

      why on earth would anyone dislike this?????????????

    • @sharonballantyne1735
      @sharonballantyne1735 Před 4 lety +3

      I know eh? Like I was cheering this Guy!!! Great job he did.How could anyone not like that?... People Baffle me.

    • @sofyuchiha9
      @sofyuchiha9 Před 4 lety +2

      My guess is that people still for some reason have a hate since its a creature related to the kind that fatally stung Steve Irwin. Even though steve would still never harbor hate for these beautiful creatures or any creature for that matter.
      Though its only a guess

    • @Tiger313NL
      @Tiger313NL Před 4 lety +1

      @@sofyuchiha9 I doubt that. I think it has to do with the fact they read the title of a video, then have certain expectations. And when they don't see their exact expectations met in that video, they hit the thumbdown. And then there are the trolls and the haters, who will just thumbdown a video because reasons unknown. To be frank, it's really not worth the time and effort to try figure out their motives. And while a CZcamsr may feel attacked over a thumbdown, it IS an interaction and therefore it helps said CZcamsr gain views and, if monetized, money.

  • @FedUp-bd4gv
    @FedUp-bd4gv Před 7 lety +6

    What an amazing creature......and I like how those fish were hitching a ride...thanks for helping it.

  • @sharoneastwood.1025
    @sharoneastwood.1025 Před 4 lety +2

    I can't stand fisher men who think the ocean is a big bin and it doesn't matter. Thank you for helping that beautiful sea creature.

  • @bryanliggett3257
    @bryanliggett3257 Před 4 lety +1

    Glad you were there to give a helping hand

  • @johnnorris1615
    @johnnorris1615 Před 5 lety +31

    good work, and bless your hearts.

  • @teddyparagas3584
    @teddyparagas3584 Před 5 lety +20

    nice job bro you're super hero in the ocean. rescuing the big manta for his in trouble in the fishing line.

  • @snakehandler87
    @snakehandler87 Před 7 lety +215

    if i could help a magnificent animal like this i could die happy

  • @BrothersJohnson1959
    @BrothersJohnson1959 Před 4 lety +1

    Awesome and very touching video. You and your team, may God bless you all for helping out this beautiful innocent creature. 👍

  • @donktheclown
    @donktheclown Před 4 lety +1

    Instant, everlasting Hero. Thank you, Friends...

  • @tracimclaughlin6943
    @tracimclaughlin6943 Před 6 lety +12

    I love seeing the little fish hitching a ride.... great video!!! so awesome!!! Thank you for sharing!!!! Such a gorgeous creature!!!! 😃

  • @paul-ne1bh
    @paul-ne1bh Před 6 lety +17

    you saved this ray from a slow death god bless you paul

  • @sterlingdavis7346
    @sterlingdavis7346 Před 5 lety +5

    Thanks for looking out for the Ray. Great video!!!

  • @bridgetteollenburger3435
    @bridgetteollenburger3435 Před 4 lety +1

    What a powerful and life-changing moment for that diver! 🙌😭

  • @Jxsurfer90
    @Jxsurfer90 Před 4 lety +1

    They are so Beautiful, surfing one day one was under me in shallow water, I must of spoke him, I thought a submarine was under me when he started moving about ten feet away he came out of the water!! I thought it was going to fly!! WOW 😲 The Feeling I felt was nothing I will never Forget!! Thank You is All I Can Say!! 🏄🏽‍♂️

  • @Stringman1950
    @Stringman1950 Před 5 lety +9

    Thx for being there and caring. Beautiful creatures.

  • @kawythowy867
    @kawythowy867 Před 7 lety +11

    What a magnificent animal. And magnificent people that helped it. That's great!! Thank you! You are truly the best!

  • @jimnorthland2903
    @jimnorthland2903 Před 6 lety +7

    Totally cool that you freed the ray. That is foreign fishing gear with cheap poly line. There is no such thing as "several hooks of a fishing net".

  • @rebeccaj.b1071
    @rebeccaj.b1071 Před 4 lety +1

    Thank you so much!!! What a beautiful creature !! I would change my job for that!!!❤️❤️🌎💫🌸

  • @gabriellakaterina6782
    @gabriellakaterina6782 Před 3 lety

    Roberto, thank you so much for saving this wonderful animal... you are a true hero! Regards, G.

  • @theendoftimesgodhelpusall9570

    Manta Ray's are the monarch butterfly of the deep blue ocean. Thank you for this awesome video God bless!

  • @myastroflight
    @myastroflight Před 8 lety +498

    People have to start realizing there is no such thing as a dumb animal.
    All the interaction articles coming out is proof positive of that.

    • @garychadwick1240
      @garychadwick1240 Před 7 lety +6

      Carlotta H Yes. I could never eat a homo sapien. They have rights too!

    • @stackingmoney4623
      @stackingmoney4623 Před 7 lety

      Gary Chadwick did you cry watching

    • @deafears4025
      @deafears4025 Před 7 lety +10

      They are dumb animals in that they can't speak, that is the true definition of the word dumb, unable to speak, at least with their mouths but they are very much aware and very intelligent.

    • @m1leswilliams
      @m1leswilliams Před 7 lety +7

      Mantas are there to be cleaned, they aren't 'asking for help' they go there for fish to eat parasites. They are also curious of all large creatures.

    • @auguiej2934
      @auguiej2934 Před 7 lety +20

      Of course animals can speak but we humans are too dumb to understanding them sometimes. They just speak a different language. they are not dumb in any way!

  • @zamcoff
    @zamcoff Před 5 lety +11

    Thank you for your kind heart. May God bless.

  • @SuseV8
    @SuseV8 Před 4 lety

    I LOVE YOU ~ Thank you to ALL DIVERS who Help our Sea Friends in so many ways ~ Tears of JOY and Gratitude fall down for our Oceans and Seas ALL the Mighty and small creatures who reside there. Thank you for sharing your Courageous Souls here on yt. ~ Oceans of GRATITUDE ~ Suse & Crew Vancouver Island BC CANADA ~*~

  • @arcticbadger1
    @arcticbadger1 Před 4 lety +3

    Heartwarming to see you helping out those broken down mantas ☺️ they’ll run as good as new now 😊👍

  • @purrrrson
    @purrrrson Před 7 lety +17

    What an incredibly stunning creature......and all those cleaner fish. Wow, just wow.
    Thank you for helping it. Humans can be so selfish and careless.

  • @lass-inangeles7564
    @lass-inangeles7564 Před 7 lety +10

    Well done!!! Who else thought that the ray looked like a giant aircraft carrier with the remora like planes ready to take off?

  • @ljannesister762
    @ljannesister762 Před 5 lety +5

    wow,guys,that was soooo amazing.thankyou so much for your compassion,and for the Ray to hang around and allow you to swim alongside it was so emotional .thankyou again 😊

  • @CavalierNSN
    @CavalierNSN Před 4 lety +1

    Sometimes the people around me let me down and don't even care. Not a single word was harmed in the presentation of this production and I'd bet a month's salary that my life would be infinitely more fulfilled being around people like this (and I'm not a Giant Manta Ray).

  • @vanryker2011
    @vanryker2011 Před 4 lety +3

    Boy she has a lot of hitchhikers 😂 thank you for helping her ❤️

  • @kimc5814
    @kimc5814 Před 7 lety +73

    Thank you for saving such a beautiful creature! Makes me realize that I should always take a sharp knife with me whenever I venture into the water! Thanks for sharing!

    • @sunny71169
      @sunny71169 Před 7 lety +6

      A little sharp knife with a blunt tip is handy, but a good pair of stainless steel Medic type scissors is actually more effective and safer to use to cut away monofilament and other entanglements.

    • @coastallad1010
      @coastallad1010 Před 7 lety +1

      sunny71169 A small pair of stainless steel pliers for removing hooks is invaluable.

    • @garygansbrubaker
      @garygansbrubaker Před 6 lety +1

      +sunny71169 When I was able to dive I always had a pair of scissors and pliers with me, just in case. So many sea creatures are impaired by other people's stupidity.

  • @mikeshivvers5461
    @mikeshivvers5461 Před 5 lety +4

    I wonder if they know how blessed they are for them to even be able to save that beautiful creature? Truely a blessing

  • @BRANDON-FJB
    @BRANDON-FJB Před 6 lety +4

    he hung around to say thank you

  • @jddj2952
    @jddj2952 Před 4 lety +2

    I have watched numerous of these type of film and I strongly believe that the communications that take place between one specie to another shares the care of divers that take the time to assist one that is in trouble, pain, distress etc. So when a diver is around and one is in trouble they do seek out the help. It is shameful the amount of sports performed on and in waters that endanger our ocean life. The industries that make their living off of marine life yet have so little concern about its future. Thank you divers who go the extra mile in caring. Though humans don't appreciate what the ocean is all about the life within it does and appreciate you and they have various ways in showing it.

  • @janicemurphy4373
    @janicemurphy4373 Před 4 lety

    Thank you so very very much for saving this majestic and beautiful creature!!!!!!!

  • @sharonsuddaby3473
    @sharonsuddaby3473 Před 5 lety +90

    The fish hitchiking a ride with the Giant friendly aeroplane of the Ocean and the Sea, the Giant Manta Ray. Looking good Manta Ray, good underwater service your providing too. Thank you scuba diving man for saving Mr Ray. They will always remember, the Ocean and water never forgets!

    • @gabriellakaterina6782
      @gabriellakaterina6782 Před 3 lety +2

      Indeed... I'm sure they know and remember they've been helped! Regards, G.

    • @thecleanercurtis4370
      @thecleanercurtis4370 Před 3 lety +1

      Unlike the leaders of our continents...these beings are helping each other ..working together for a better smarter way of life....there’s no greed in their actions. Just pure logic.

  • @oogoldyooimvu2548
    @oogoldyooimvu2548 Před 6 lety +31

    Great how it hangs around after like saying thanks

  • @nycat1485
    @nycat1485 Před 5 lety +9

    thank you....and God Bless you for helping this beautiful creature...you are the best

  • @nighttimeserenity2447
    @nighttimeserenity2447 Před 4 lety

    We always get surprised shocked happy and all for cases gone good when it comes to so many badly treated humans and animals in need of rescue.
    But i honestly always get very stunned, happy and surprised for the bravery of wild animals, daring to approach us for help.
    They certainly can and will surprise you.
    The warmth i feel for those who get to capture those moments for us to see what they have done!
    It was maybe only one life or two, but those lives got changed because someone gave them a helping hand.
    This also teaches us humans, the small specks of good that still exists in all of us.
    And that is something important that we keep carry with us, and learn from.

  • @roelien7779
    @roelien7779 Před rokem

    Agree with you shaking your head NO! NO! THAT SHOULD NOT BE IN THE SEA!!!! Thank you for helping that beautiful, graceful creature❤

  • @belindanunez7850
    @belindanunez7850 Před 5 lety +15

    I believe in humanity and mother nature. This is proof that we are one.💋🙏

  • @allreptiles1966
    @allreptiles1966 Před 7 lety +31

    It's the least we humans can do,since we are the ones who are responsible for all these poor animals in these situations!

  • @sweetbrandigirl
    @sweetbrandigirl Před 7 lety +4

    Thank for helping him out I'm sure he feels much better

  • @roelien7779
    @roelien7779 Před 4 lety

    Thank you for helping these beautiful creatures, God bless you

  • @randalbuhler9042
    @randalbuhler9042 Před 4 lety +2

    Another Beautiful Blessing of Care for a Life, Semper Fidelis Oorah Carry On The Great Works that You Do!!!

  • @carolscriven1815
    @carolscriven1815 Před 5 lety +24

    So happy some on e helped this beautiful creature. May God bless you.

    • @Tom-uv7ry
      @Tom-uv7ry Před 4 lety

      There is no god grow up

    • @niodewit4710
      @niodewit4710 Před 4 lety

      @@Tom-uv7ry 🤣🤣🤣

    • @Tom-uv7ry
      @Tom-uv7ry Před 4 lety

      @@niodewit4710 I can't see your little emoji things whatever they are but i was right first time there is no god

    • @niodewit4710
      @niodewit4710 Před 4 lety +1

      @@Tom-uv7ry i know

    • @Tom-uv7ry
      @Tom-uv7ry Před 4 lety

      @Sadie Smiles prove one lol prove a god is real or anything supernatural is real then il believe he exists and only that I still won't follow his laws or whatever they are called I'm British I live in a democracy not a dictatorship and I don't want to be ruled over by a sky dictator
      Lol its pathetic grow up

  • @DanHarkless_Halloween_YTPs_etc

    "Wow, the ray must be hanging around to thank us!"
    "Actually, I was hoping you'd help me out with some of these remoras too! Gettin' a bit out of control!"

  • @jeremygibbins5086
    @jeremygibbins5086 Před 6 lety +49

    While I don't live by the ocean, every time I go fishing I always pickup fishing line, even if it isn't mine.
    Be responsible, and pickup this stuff, it never breaks down.

    • @bobvaliquette8961
      @bobvaliquette8961 Před 5 lety +9

      I’ve found all kinds of garbage while scuba or snorkelling! Hell even on mountain tops, humans are the worst! If you bring it with you take it back with you!

    • @lmlmd2714
      @lmlmd2714 Před 5 lety +5

      Thank you. There really should be laws that nets *have* to be manufactured from material that will fully biodegrade within say 5 years, and non-toxic if ingested. Yes it means nets have be replaced, but they have a limited useful life anyway so there is no point in making them out of a synthetic that never ever goes away.

    • @thengelsMuaythaifitness
      @thengelsMuaythaifitness Před 5 lety

      Yeah exactly.

    • @marclander5802
      @marclander5802 Před 5 lety

      Why killing fish when it is not necessary?

  • @judithcampbell1705
    @judithcampbell1705 Před 3 lety +1

    Ban all fishing nets and lines! They are cruel. Thanks for the rescue, good job!

  • @LeadingCross
    @LeadingCross Před 4 lety +1

    Sooo majestically beautiful. Thank you so much for your help and kindness. 🏆🤗