I love these kind of stories. The kind of stories that put a smile on your face and a warm feeling in your heart, I'm feeling quite good today, can you tell? (wink) In china Yang Yun was competing in a free diving competition that required participants to sink to the bottom of a 20 foot arctic pool and stay there for as long as possible. That really doesn't sound exciting to me but different strokes I suppose.
She went under and stayed there for as long as she possibly could and just as she was about to resurface her legs started to cramp. That can only be described as someones worst nightmare. Stuck at the bottom of a freezing cold pool and feeling your lungs about to burst. As she struggled to make her way to the surface, survival instincts kicking in, she felt an incredible force underneath her pushing her up. I didn't mention this before but the tank had a couple of Beluga Whales in it. Mila, a very popular Beluga Whale, saw the diver struggling and pushed Yang Yun to the surface with her nose. This particular whale is known for her sensitivity and how well she works with humans and Yang Yun owes her life to this incredible creature.
Now this is a story for the grandchildren, the day granny was saved by a Beluga Whale. Animals amaze me every day and just for interests sake the Beluga Whale is among the first whales that interacted with humans and they have facial muscles that allow them to smile. How adorable is that?? I think a round of applause is in order for Mila, good on you big girl! Tourism Radio gives you a flipper high five!
