Ep 1. Body in the Water

Sea Rescue is a heart-touching, family-friendly reality TV series about the rescue and rehabilitation of marine animals by a team of skilled professionals. In the first episode of Season 3, the show takes us on a thrilling adventure to save a life that was tragically lost in the ocean.

The episode is titled "Body in the Water," and it begins with a frantic call to the team of Sea World officers about a mysterious object floating on the water. The Rescue team jumps into action, deploying boats and sending out a team of divers to investigate the object. Upon closer inspection, the team discovers that the floating object was, in fact, a lifeless body of a 2-tonne, 10-foot-long humpback whale.

The tragedy of seeing a beautiful whale lifeless in the water deeply affects the Sea Rescue team, including the show's host, Matt Gutman. But instead of giving up, the team decides to put all their resources into rescuing the whale. The team realizes that they need to get the whale out of the water as quickly as possible, or it will be taken by the strong currents and lost at sea forever. The crew attempts to tie ropes to the whale's tail, but the efforts go in vain as the whale is just too massive, and they cannot hoist it onto the rescue boats.

As the rescue efforts become painstakingly difficult, a medical team arrives at the scene to assist with the rescue. The medical team is crucial in calming the whale down to prevent it from going into shock. The team calmly talks to the whale to soothe it, performing medical and clinical examinations to treat any injuries. They also administer glucose shots to help stabilize the whale. All this is done while using a drone to monitor the whale's behavior.

Even though the rescue team has faced many challenges, they refuse to give up. They eventually bring in an additional team with a larger boat to attach a sling to the whale and, with multiple man power, use a crane to pull the whale on board. The team takes the whale to an on-site medical facility, where it undergoes further medical treatment. It's a great testament to the Sea Rescue team's relentless efforts and passion, as they are determined to save the life of any creature that crosses their path.

As the episode progresses, we follow the whale's journey to full recovery, from the traumatic event to its eventual release back into the ocean. We see how the Sea Rescue team cleans and removes parasites from the whale's skin, and how they gradually increase its diet to build its strength and stamina. Along with the welfare of the whale, the team also ensures that the right permits are in place for its eventual release back into the ocean.

Eventually, after weeks of medical care and treatment, the team deems the whale healthy enough to return to the ocean. The whale needs to take part in a rigorous test to ensure that it is ready for independent life in the wild. If medical tests do well, it will be released back into the ocean with a tracking device in place to monitor its progress. As the audience watch the whale's journey of recovery, it's hard not to feel connected to the majestic creature.

In conclusion, Sea Rescue season 3, episode 1, "Body in the Water" is an inspiring, educational episode that showcases the Sea Rescue's team's passion and dedication to saving marine creatures. It's an emotional rollercoaster that tugs at the heartstrings, but ultimately, it's a story of hope and perseverance. This episode, like every other episode in the Sea Rescue series, highlights the importance of wildlife conservation and respecting the incredible natural world that surrounds us.