Chapter 702: Operation Whale Rescue
Seeing the fishing net on the tail of the little gray whale at the edge of the ice cave, Bifang came up with an immature plan, which might help him gain the trust of the gray whales. At the same time, Captain Harveys also took on the "new project" policy.
"Ladies and gentlemen, we have a brand new plan for our cruise ship..."
In the spacious second-floor hall, Captain Harvis took advantage of the time when the most people were having lunch at noon to stand in front of the stage and explain the plan he had discussed with the first and second mates. At the same time, he also projected the live broadcast of Bifang onto the screen.
Several passengers who knew Bifang let out low cries, apparently recognizing who was on the big screen.
"Oh my god, is that a whale? Are they trapped?"
"What movie is playing today? Wait, is this a movie? Why doesn't it feel like one?"
"Who is that person?"
"Please, why don't you go online? This guy is a legendary adventurer, but I think he might be in some trouble now."
"Witt, be polite to your elders! Apologize to them!"
"Ah, no... okay." Under his mother's had no choice but to jump off his seat and apologize with a curled mouth, "I'm sorry, sir."
A lady who had just walked into the restaurant took off her windbreaker and looked at Captain Harveys on the stage with some interest. She had only met the captain once when she boarded the ship , but they rarely met each other. "Is this a reserved program?"
"I haven't heard of it. This is my first time here too. Hmm, today's fried veal with peas is good. You can try it." A man who arrived earlier ordered his meal and gave his recommended dishes.
As more and more people were attracted to the story, Captain Harveys began to talk about Bifang's experience, the current situation of gray whales, and of course, the relationship between Bifang and the cruise ship.
Captain Harvis's speaking skills were not maxed out, on the contrary they were quite poor, but with the help of the live broadcast, he still managed to explain things clearly, allowing the passengers on the scene to have a general understanding.
In short, a larger-than-life adventurer encounters three trapped gray whales while trying to survive in the Arctic.
This is a large whale that is extremely rare, with only about 200 left. If no action is taken, these three big guys will most likely suffocate to death and eventually die.
But now the Thesis cruise ship is very close to where the whales are trapped. It may only take a day or even half a day to get there. If some help is given, perhaps the three whales can be saved.
This distance and time were discussed by Harvis and several other crew members. They were indeed very close to Bifang. After all, Bifang was still a human being, and his speed of walking on two legs was limited. As long as they knew the place where he came to the island and calculated based on the direction and distance of his walking in the live broadcast, they could get Bifang's approximate location at that time.
And the Tethis is heading towards Bifang!
That’s the best part.
It is impossible for a cruise ship to work all the time. Every time it returns to the port, it has to undergo several days of repairs and replenishment of supplies. After taking the first batch of tourists and traveling on the Arctic Ocean, the Tethis just set out from the Svalbard Islands again, crossed the strait, and arrived near Greenland.
Just by taking a slight detour, you can reach Bifang's location, start breaking the ice, and open up a waterway.
The polar night has just begun, and there must be weak spots on the ice field. It is not a problem to take a longer detour.
"So, the Tethis's chance to save the gray whale is now!"
“Of course, we are a cruise ship with a fixed sailing route, and that’s why everyone is on board, but it’s a rare experience, isn’t it?”
"A trip to the Arctic, aurora, glaciers, severe cold, beautiful nights, and spending two more days to rescue three trapped big guys, what a wonderful journey! I think this event will definitely leave a strong mark in our lives, and we can still sit in the sunset and tell our neighbors about this wonderful experience when we are old!"
Captain Harvis spoke with great emotion. Although he was a fan of Bifang, he was, after all, a "grown-up" in his fifties. How could he be a fanatical fan? The reason he wanted to help Bifang was more because of the "legendary" nature of the event itself.
If I could get involved, my captain's diary might be able to be published as a book.
"Yeah, I support you! Mom, I want to go!"
The apologetic fat man was a little indignant just now, but after hearing Captain Harveys's suggestion, he immediately jumped up from the stool where his butt was not even warmed up, and shouted.
Of course, there were more than one child on the same ship. The other children who had already become friends during the voyage also started shouting. Their parents were a little surprised by their excitement, and they immediately became interested in what Captain Harvis said.
Save the animals!
Or a whale, what a rare experience.
We are usually taught not to litter, to love small animals, and even to donate money, but how can the shock it brings be as strong as direct rescue?
If you can teach your children something by taking them out to play, isn’t it worth it?
With the children's leading support, the parents had no objection. Just a few families, or a dozen people, agreed, and they immediately occupied a small half of the entire hall.
Many of the remaining people looked at each other and were quite moved. Just as Harvest thought, this matter itself was really "too cool", so cool that it was hard to refuse. It was a cruise ship after all, and everyone came out to have fun. Saving whales was more fun than all the fun.
Someone raised his hand and asked, "If I arrive a few days later than planned, do I need to pay extra?"
Although everyone present is relatively wealthy, they don't have so much money that they spend recklessly. Although it may be a bit embarrassing, it is better to ask clearly.
"Of course not. We will cover all the extra material consumption and other expenses. If someone has urgent matters, they can let us know in advance and we can help contact other cruise ships without paying the price difference. We will never waste the guests' precious time."
Harveys said seriously.
The so-called additional money for new projects is just a joke.
It doesn't matter even if they lose a little money in the whole thing. With Bifang's live broadcast, the Tethis, which is participating in the whale rescue operation, will only become more famous, and the money earned by raising ticket prices in the future will be much more than it is now.
"That's fine with me."
"Yes, this is a cool thing, Mr. Captain, this trip is definitely worth it!"
"What are you waiting for? Let's go! I can't wait to go to the ice field and take a look."
Soon, more and more people expressed their agreement. Those who came to the restaurant for lunch accounted for about half of the total tourists, and almost all of them agreed.
Things turned out better than the second mate had imagined.
On the ice field, Bifang also took off his coat, looked at the surging sea, and clenched his teeth.
