The woman’s action was captured and the video footage and critical comments are circulating on the internet. “We understand that this story evokes emotions. That should never be a reason to make threats on social media. This is also punishable. So don’t do this,” the police said.
The beaked whale threatened to wash ashore on Tuesday, but bathers at Zandvoort were able to turn it towards the sea. Once he was free from the sand and swam in the right direction again, the woman grabbed the animal and tried to climb onto it. With a “act normal,” the bystanders tried to get her off the whale. Then the animal could swim away.