Sperm whale 'asks' a diver to be freed from a fishing hook

[Uncle Joe]

Translation for those that don't speak French -
Pepe LePew - I saw this whale pass by me and was opening it's mouth like it was talking to me. It made a funny noise but just floated there looking at me. Cautiously, I went to rub it's nose and that's when I saw the line leading up to it's jaw. On closer inspection, I looked in it's mouth and noticed the hook lodged in there pretty good. The whale grunted at me and tried to pull the hook out but was afraid it might bite me. I was thinking, "This whale is probably trying to trick me so he can eat me." Anyway, I carefully yanked out the hook and I was relieved that he didn't try to bite. As he turned and exposed his backside I gave him a little nudge. The whale made another sound and it sounded like he was thanking me. He stayed a few more minutes and I kept giving him gentle rubs. He seemed to like it because I could see his eyeball following me. He left after a few minutes. So please be careful and help protect the seas by not throwing garbage away at sea.