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Online users have been left unsettled after footage surfaced showing a group of fishermen behaving recklessly around a dead whale floating in open water.
The clip captures two men climbing onto the carcass, laughing and posing for photographs, reportedly while under the influence of alcohol. The video’s uploader later acknowledged that the group was drunk at the time and claimed the whale had died only recently. In a casual remark accompanying the post, the person suggested the animal had not begun decomposing yet, brushing off concerns about the situation. Note: Times now could not verify the authenticity of the post.
The visuals quickly drew sharp criticism from wildlife activists and animal lovers, many of whom described the act as deeply disrespectful and dangerous. Some viewers, however, questioned the authenticity of the footage, suggesting it might not be real.
Reactions online ranged from anger to disbelief. One user described the incident as a thoughtless stunt that highlighted how poorly nature is treated for the sake of attention. Another condemned the behaviour as “disgusting,” arguing that the pursuit of viral content has crossed all limits.
Several commenters also pointed out the serious health risks involved, noting that decomposing whales can be extremely hazardous. Others focused on the lack of empathy shown toward the animal, stressing that even in death, it deserved dignity rather than being used as a prop.
One particularly emotional response highlighted the whale’s importance to marine ecosystems, noting that such creatures continue to sustain countless forms of life even after death, making the fishermen’s actions all the more disturbing.
