Was this stranding caused by one whale making a navigational error?

這次擱淺是由於一頭鯨魚航行失誤造成的嗎？

No one knows.

沒有人知道。

But with social bonds so strong, the other whales can't help but follow.

但是，由於社會紐帶如此牢固，其他鯨魚也會情不自禁地跟隨。

One whale is still alive.

一條鯨魚還活著。

But without sufficient water to support his incredible bulk, his internal organs will be crushed.

但是，如果沒有足夠的水來支撐它驚人的體型，它的內臟就會被壓碎。

Left like this, he will die within days.

這樣下去，他幾天內就會死掉。

Thankfully, our attitude to sperm whales has changed from exploitation to conservation.

值得慶幸的是，我們對抹香鯨的態度已經從開發轉變為保護。

So a rescue team tries to dislodge him with waves from the bow of their boat.

於是，救援隊試圖用船頭的波浪將他打撈上來。

But he's held fast.

但他還是堅持了下來。

His sunburned skin quickly blisters.

他被晒傷的皮膚很快就起了水泡。

The only option left is to use nets.

剩下的唯一選擇就是使用漁網。

At last, he's free.

他終於自由了。

Badly weakened, he chaperoned towards the harbour entrance.

他的身體非常虛弱，陪著他向港口入口走去。

But he's not out of trouble yet.

但他還沒有擺脫麻煩。

First, he must negotiate the rocky heads of the bay.

首先，他必須在海灣的岩石頭上進行談判。

His sensitive skin, never designed to touch rock, is badly lacerated.

他敏感的皮膚從來就不是為了接觸岩石而設計的，被嚴重撕裂。

He's through, and back into the safety of the endless blue.

他通過了，回到了安全的無盡蔚藍之中。

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