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Live Streaming: Great Adventure in the Wilderness-Chapter 705 702: The Great Whale Rescue Operation
By the ice cave, when Bi Fang saw the fishing net on the little gray whale's tail, he came up with a not-so-mature plan, which might just earn the trust of the gray whales. At the same time, Captain Harvey had also embraced the "new project" initiative.
"Ladies and gentlemen, our cruise ship now has a brand-new plan..."
In the spacious two-story hall, Captain Harvey took advantage of the time when the most people were dining at noon to stand at the platform and eloquently share the plan he and the first and second mates had deliberated on. He also projected the live broadcast of Bi Fang onto the screen.
A few passengers who recognized Bi Fang let out exclamations of surprise, clearly identifying the person on the large screen.
"My God, are those whales? Are they trapped?"
"What movie are we watching today, wait, is this a movie? Why doesn't it seem like it?"
"Who is that person?"
"Please, don't you go online? That's a Legendary Adventurer, but I think he might be in some trouble right now."
"Witt, be polite to your elders! Apologize to the man!"
"Ah, don't... okay." A chubby kid reluctantly hopped down from his seat under his mother's stern gaze and apologized with a forced smile, "I'm sorry, sir."
A lady who had just entered the dining hall took off her trench coat, looking somewhat excited at Captain Harvey on the stage. Apart from seeing the captain at boarding, she rarely encountered him, "Is this some sort of special program?"
"I haven't heard of it, this is my first time too. Hmm, the pea stir-fried beef today is not bad; you might want to try it," recommended a gentleman who had arrived early and already ordered his meal.
As more and more people became drawn to the announcement, Captain Harvey began to recount Bi Fang's ordeal and the current situation of the gray whales, including, of course, Bi Fang's connection with the cruise ship.
While Captain Harvey's speaking skills were far from perfect, and even somewhat poor, with the help of the live broadcast, he managed to explain the situation well enough for the passengers present to gain a general understanding.
In short, a Legendary Adventurer with a touch of myth, while trying to survive in the Arctic, encountered three gray whales that were trapped.
These were an extremely rare species of large whale, with only two hundred left. If no action was taken, these three big creatures would likely suffocate and die, ending in whale fall.
But now, the Thesus cruise ship was very close to the location where the whales were trapped. Perhaps they could arrive in just one day, or even half a day. If they were to lend a hand, they might be able to save the three whales.
This distance and time commitment were the result of discussions between Harvey and a few other crew members. They were indeed very close to Bi Fang, who was still human after all; his walking speed was limited to his two legs. By tracing the point of his landing on the island, combined with the direction and distance he walked in the live broadcast, they could pinpoint Bi Fang's approximate location.
And what's more, the Thesus was heading in Bi Fang's direction!
This was the best part.
A cruise ship couldn't operate non-stop; each time it returned to the harbor, it needed several days of maintenance and resupply. After taking the first batch of tourists on a trip in the Arctic Ocean, the Thesus was just about to set off again from the Svalbard Archipelago, through the straits to the vicinity of Greenland.
With just a slight detour, they could reach the area where Bi Fang was, begin icebreaking, and open up a channel of water.
The polar night had just begun; there were definitely weak spots on the ice plain, so taking a longer route was not an issue.
"So, the opportunity for the Thesus to save the gray whales is right in front of us!"
"Of course, we are a cruise ship with a fixed itinerary, and it's for this that you all boarded. But isn't this a rare experience?"
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"An Arctic journey, the Northern Lights, glaciers, the biting cold, beautiful nights, and to top it off, spending two days to save three stranded big guys—what a wonderful trip it will be! I think this event will definitely leave a bold and colorful stroke in our lives. We'll be able to sit under the sunset and tell our neighbors about this amazing experience when we're old!"
Captain Harvey said with great emotion. Although he was Bi Fang's audience, he was a "grown-up" in his fifties after all, so how could he become a die-hard fan? His desire to help Bi Fang was more for the "legendary" aspect of the event itself.
If he could participate in it, maybe he could even get his captain's diary published.
"Yeah, I'm in! Mom, I want to go!"
The little chubby boy who had just been a bit resentful immediately jumped up from his not-yet-warm seat upon hearing Captain Harvey's suggestion, shouting loudly.
He wasn't the only child on the ship; the other children who had already bonded during the voyage also started to shout, and their excited appearance surprised their parents, who then took interest in what Captain Harvey had suggested.
Saving animals, eh!
And it's whales, what a rare experience.
They teach their children not to litter, to care for small animals, and even to donate money, but could that be as impactful as a firsthand rescue?
Bringing kids out to play and teaching them something valuable in the process, isn't that worthwhile?
With the children leading the support, the parents had no objections. Just a few families agreeing accounted for nearly half the people in the hall.
The rest exchanged glances and were quite tempted. Just as Harvey had thought, the event itself was "too cool" to refuse. It was a cruise after all, and everybody was there for fun. Saving whales was more interesting than any other amusement.
Someone raised their hand to ask, "What if we have to spend a few more days than planned? Do we need to pay extra?"
Even though those present were fairly wealthy, they were not so affluent as to waste money. It was a bit embarrassing, but still better to ask and be clear.
"Of course not, whether it's additional supplies or whatever else, we will bear the cost. Also, if anyone has urgent matters, they can tell us in advance, and we can help contact other cruise ships, without any extra charges. We won't waste our guests' precious time," Captain Harvey said earnestly.
The idea of paying extra for new activities was just a joke.
Even if they had to put in a bit of their own money, it wouldn't matter. With Bi Fang's live broadcast, the participation of the Thesus in the whale rescue mission would only make it more famous. They could make much more by raising ticket prices in the future than they do now.
"Then I have no problem."
"Okay, this is really cool, Captain. This trip is definitely worth more than we paid for!"
"What are we waiting for? Let's move! I can hardly wait to head out onto the ice to have a look."
Soon, more and more people echoed their agreement. Around half of all the tourists came to the restaurant for lunch, and almost all of them agreed.
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Things were going even better than the first mate had expected.
On the ice field, Bi Fang also took off his coat and stared at the surging sea, clenching his teeth.
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