A group of three adventurerswhich crossed the Atlantic Ocean with a boat as part of a extreme competitionterm helping a sea turtle. The story, spread through the networks, moved users.
The British team Call to Earthparticipant of the international rowing race World’s Toughest Rowsaw during the competition in question that near him there was an animal in trouble. Therefore, he decided come to your aid.
«AMAZING! ‘Call to Earth, it was calling us’. There are no words. Yesterday, Call to Earth braked in the middle of the crossing to rescue a sea turtle tangled in a fishing net«wrote the team in a post on their Instagram account dated December 28.
«They were meant to be there»
According to the images of the event, published in the same publication on the social platform, the group of adventurers worked together with the intention of free the reptile that was stuck. Fortunately, the three of them managed complete the task successfully.
«A true team effort and a moment that perfectly captures why we do this. An incredible effort (…) and an achievement that they will carry with them throughout the journey«, expressed Call to Earth on Instagram.
The moment of rescue. Photo: video capture/Instagram @calltoearth_atlantic.As a result of their solidarity action, they received positive messages by Internet users.
«How wonderful!They were meant to be there for this girl (NdR: refers to the sea turtle)! !!!Good job!!!», said one user. Along the same lines, another commented: «They were lucky to be there to save him. (NdR: al animal)».
On December 14, this group of adventurers, like the rest of the teams in the World’s Toughest Row rowing race, set out from the Spanish town of San Sebastian de La Gomera ―in the archipelago of Canary Islands― with one goal: row their respective boats until they reach the Nelson Dockyardin Antigua and Barbudaa journey of more than 4800 kilometers.
The turtle was stuck in a fishing net. Photo: video capture/Instagram @calltoearth_atlantic.«World’s Toughest Row brings together teams from all walks of life united by the same goal: take on the unique challenge of crossing an ocean in a rowboat. The atmosphere is electrifying, as everyone helps each other prepare for the challenge of the imposing Atlantic Ocean,» the event organization reported on its official website.
«Teams fight lack of sleep, salt sores y the extreme physical conditions imposed by the race. The rowers are left with their own thoughts, the immensity of the ocean and the task of getting the boat safely to the other side,» the entity stated.
«This is more than a race»
In the case of Call to Earth, this British team decided to be part of the extreme contest to promote a campaign awareness about caring for the environment.
«The Earth calls us and we respond. Call To Earth is taking on one of the world’s most difficult challenges: rowing across the Atlantic and driving action against climate change and for the health of the oceans. It’s not a trip, it’s a message. In important moments, we choose to act, demonstrating that determination and purpose can inspire change. The future depends on what we do now, so we make every stroke count!» communicated on its official site.
The Call to Earth team that saved the sea turtle. Photo: World’s Toughest Row.In turn, the team clarified in their Instagram post that they row in support of the organizations Blue Marine Foundation and The Ocean Cleanup, committed to protecting the environment.
«This is more than a race, It is a reminder that the ocean needs us«Warned Call to Earth through the social network publication.
