Heroic Rescue: How Locals and Tourists United to Save a Stranded Whale Shark at Kerala's Varkala Beach

Dec 12, 2025 02:00 pm CST

In a remarkable display of human compassion, locals and tourists at Kerala's Varkala beach joined forces for over three hours to rescue a massive whale shark entangled in a fisherman's net. Despite facing injuries from the shark's rough skin, the determined group successfully guided the gentle giant back to deeper waters, documenting the inspirational marine rescue that has since gone viral on social media.