Humpback whale with broken back makes gruelling journey across Pacific

A lone humpback whale was filmed making the gruelling journey across Pacific while suffering from a broken back. Monitoring crews realised something was wrong with the whale, named Moon, once they saw its spine was shaped like an “S.” Upon further examination, the teams realised that the whale had travelled at least over 3,000 from British Columbia to Hawaii. This video shows Moon during her difficult, painful journey, with the curvature of her back visible. It was suspected that the injury was caused by being hit by a large boat. Watch more on Independent TV: https://www.independent.co.uk/tv/news... Click here to subscribe to The Independent: https://bit.ly/Subscribe-to-Independent About The Independent: Making Change Happen. The Independent is the world’s most free-thinking newsbrand, providing global news, commentary and analysis for the independently-minded. Connect with The Independent: Check out our full video catalog:    / theindependent   Videos, daily editorial and more: http://www.theindy.com Click here to get the best of The Independent daily: https://www.independent.co.uk/newslet... Like The Independent on Facebook: https://www.fb.com/TheIndependentOnline Follow The Independent on Twitter:   / independent   Follow The Independent on Instagram:   / the.independent   Download the iOS & Android app: https://www.independent.co.uk/subscri... Help to support truly independent journalism. Every dollar you contribute will directly fund additional special reports and investigations from a free-thinking, award-winning newsroom you can trust - https://www.independent.co.uk/donations Subscribe to Independent Premium for exclusive content & live events: https://bit.ly/2MiOONB