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The Whale Who Saved a Diver
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Animal OdditiesMay 25, 2026

The Whale Who Saved a Diver

The Whale Who Saved a Diver Yang Yun was free-diving in Arctic-cold water. Her legs cramped at the bottom. She couldn't move. Then she felt teeth grip her leg. A beluga whale named Mila pushed her to the surface and saved her life.

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