A video showing a whale carrying an iPhone in its mouth appeared a few days ago on the social network Reddit, reports Softpedia. The short sequence shows a beluga, or white whale, coming to the surface with an iPhone in its mouth. Once in the open, the owner, obviously a tourist, recovers the iPhone without a hitch!
According to Softpedia, the scene takes place off the coast of Norway in the Arctic Sea. Belugas are found only in these waters. Not surprisingly, the video quickly became viral. It has been shared on Instagram, Twitter and YouTube. Many Internet users are still skeptical and believe that the video has been rigged. No clue to the image, however, allows to question the veracity of the sequence.
Similarly, it is worth remembering that white whales are incredibly intelligent animals that can be trained to perform simple or complex dog-like tasks. Also, it is emphasized that belugas are equipped with one of the most sophisticated sonar of wildlife. It is not surprising that the whale was able to locate the iPhone to bring it to the surface.
As our colleagues at BGR, who relay information, remind us, whales and dolphins are currently used by some countries, including Russia, for reconnaissance and spying missions. It is not surprising that a cetacean could really bring back an iPhone lost in the sea to its owner, much like a dog brings back a stick.
A very helpful white whale saves an iPhone dropped into the water: here is the video
According to Softpedia, the scene takes place off the coast of Norway in the Arctic Sea. Belugas are found only in these waters. Not surprisingly, the video quickly became viral. It has been shared on Instagram, Twitter and YouTube. Many Internet users are still skeptical and believe that the video has been rigged. No clue to the image, however, allows to question the veracity of the sequence.
Similarly, it is worth remembering that white whales are incredibly intelligent animals that can be trained to perform simple or complex dog-like tasks. Also, it is emphasized that belugas are equipped with one of the most sophisticated sonar of wildlife. It is not surprising that the whale was able to locate the iPhone to bring it to the surface.
As our colleagues at BGR, who relay information, remind us, whales and dolphins are currently used by some countries, including Russia, for reconnaissance and spying missions. It is not surprising that a cetacean could really bring back an iPhone lost in the sea to its owner, much like a dog brings back a stick.
