2,000 Belugas Trapped Under Ice Were Nearing Death — Then, an Icebreaker Ship Played Classical Music
This massive group of beluga whales was stuck near the frozen shores of the Chukchi Peninsula, suffocating underwater.
It is a little-known fact that several endangered wildlife species can be saved using simple strategies. For instance, we can keep the water clean for the marine species, plant native trees, and create safe spaces to support local animals. Reducing the use of plastic and disposing of trash properly can also protect the habitats. Sometimes, even a few clever tricks can guide the wildlife away from danger. One such remarkable rescue took place in 1985 in the Arctic, where more than 2,000 beluga whales were trapped under a thick sheet of ice. Despite trying hard to save them by using conventional methods, rescuers couldn’t reach them, but then an unusual solution emerged.
A beluga whale is swimming underwater. (Representative Image Source: Pexels | Diego F. Parra)
The massive herd of beluga whales was located along the frozen coast of the Chukchi Peninsula. Spotting so …