Watch this whale covered in plastic bags approach a fisherman for help

An Australian fisherman was recently approached by a whale that was struggling with plastic bags and other detritus.

The fisherman decided to help the animal and reached out from his boat to take some of the plastic bags out of the whale's body to free it from the obstructive material.

Here is a video showing you this gesture that restores faith in humanity:

And here is a gallery full of these beautiful animals:

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