Watch this dramatic, high-stakes rescue of a humpback whale as it speeds through the ocean

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The dramatic sea rescue of a humpback whale was caught on camera off the Gold Coast of Australia.

Researchers from Griffith University spotted the 32-foot migrating whale swimming near Surfer's Paradise, where its tail had become entangled in a rope and anchor. They immediately notified experts from the Sea World Rescue team, who arrived on the scene to begin a delicate operation to free the animal.

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Watch the video below to see the rescuers untangle a struggling humpback whale.

Rescue team frees humpback whale trapped by anchor and rope

A Sea World Foundation rescue team grappled a large buoy to remove an anchor and rope from a humpback whale's tail fluke off Australia's Gold Coast.

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