Unprecedented
Humpback whales have a long history of assisting other creatures in perilous situations, according to researchers. For example, marine researcher Robert Pitman once saw a humpback whale hurl a seal out of the water to save it from a pod of killer whales.
While whales have been known to assist other creatures, this would be the first time they have assisted a person.
While Nan was certain that this was what had happened, her theory was questioned by several in the scientific community.
