Encountering a whale amidst the depths of the jungle is highly unusual.
A sperm whale, filmed swimming near beachgoers in Western Australia, has passed away after getting stuck on a sandbar. Despite efforts by wildlife officers to guide the injured and severely sunburnt whale back to deeper waters, it succumbed to its condition. On Saturday, swimmers were seen interacting with the 15m (49ft) mammal while it was still alive, raising concerns about risks to both the whale and humans.