Navy Confused By Large Object In Water But Once It's Identified Whole Crew Jumps Overboard

Aug 14, 2020 by apost team

There is nothing more spectacular and intriguing than life at sea. The ocean has always been a mystery, and every day on an extended journey at sea feels like an old-world adventure.

With that said, the ocean is also a dangerous place. Back in 2017, an elephant washed out to sea off the coast of Sri Lanka. If it weren't for the Sri Lankan navy — specifically a group of navy divers — these two magnificent creatures would have drowned.

There are many things that are very unpredictable when you are out on the open ocean. For example, the weather can change in an instant and you never know exactly what you may see in the incredibly deep waters below your ship.

Whether it’s a group of friendly dolphins popping up to say hello, or a swarm of jellyfish basking in a pocket of warm water, life at sea is truly unpredictable. This was true for Sri Lanka’s naval team. The team is out on the ocean most days, either patrolling certain areas or performing specific missions.

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In 2017, the crew members spotted some type of unidentified mass in the sea during a routine patrol, as PBS News reports.

As the naval team’s boat got closer to the mass, they realized that it was something they had never seen before. They saw immediately that they were about to be an incredibly unique mission.

They were about 10 miles off the coast and their boat was navigating deep waters. They realized quickly that what they thought was a mass was actually a large elephant. Officials speculated that the elephant had waded out into the waters after trying to cross a lagoon and was carried out to sea by a strong current.

The elephant was highly fatigued and was struggling in the deep waters to fight for its life, according to PBS News. The naval team immediately knew that the elephant was in danger and needed their help to rescue it and return it safely to dry ground.

Many people are unaware that elephants have very buoyant bodies and trunks that function as a type of snorkel, making them quite good swimmers for their massive size and weight.

Sri Lanka’s naval team, along with additional teams that joined the group, formed a rescue plan. The elephant was soon harnessed and taken back to dry land for a safe return to its natural environment.

What do you think of this elephant’s triumphant rescue? Let us know how you feel about the naval team’s heroic rescue. We would love to hear your thoughts!