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In a heartwarming victory for marine conservation, a short-finned pilot whale named Haitang – rescued after a life-threatening stranding in south China’s Hainan Province – has been successfully returned to the wild! The whale, nursed back to health over 140 days, swam free Sunday in deep waters off Sanya City, marking a rare triumph for wildlife experts.
Found by tourists on January 3 in Haitang District, the male whale was initially in critical condition with injuries and unable to swim. ‘Rescuing stranded whales this big is like defying gravity,’ said veterinarian Xiong Chunlin, highlighting the challenges of rehabilitating large marine mammals. But thanks to round-the-clock care from the Blue Ribbon Ocean Conservation Association and volunteers, Haitang gained strength, grew nearly half a meter, and even relearned how to hunt!
The release site, 70 nautical miles offshore, was strategically chosen to boost Haitang’s chances of reuniting with his species. ‘We’re optimistic he’ll thrive,’ said the association’s Pu Bingmei. Talk about a whale of a comeback!
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The whale, nursed back to health over 140 days, swam free Sunday in deep waters off Sanya City, marking a rare triumph for wildlife experts.
‘Rescuing stranded whales this big is like defying gravity,’ said veterinarian Xiong Chunlin, highlighting the challenges of rehabilitating large marine mammals. But thanks to round-the-clock care from the Blue Ribbon Ocean Conservation Association and volunteers, Haitang gained strength, grew nearly half a meter, and even relearned how to hunt! 
‘We’re optimistic he’ll thrive,’ said the association’s Pu Bingmei. Talk about a whale of a comeback! 
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