Beached blue whale saved in Chile

This video says about itself:

The Corcovado Gulf: a unique ecosystem for blue whales in Chile

3 October 2013

The marine ecosystems in southern Chile are highly productive and rich in biodiversity. From cold-water corals to blue whales, we must endeavor fully for its conservation.

From the Daily Mail in Britain today:

Locals look on as 65ft blue whale lays beached on Chile beach

A huge whale that got beached was saved after a huge rescue operation was staged to tow it back out to sea. Fishermen helped after they were alerted to the drama by authorities on the beach of Iquique, a coastal city.

More, in Spanish, is here.

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