In video: Rescue crews free entangled humpback whale off Maui

A humpback whale spotted near the Hawaiian island of Maui has been freed from braided line caught in its mouth.

A joint statement from US state and federal agencies said the entangled whale was first spotted on Thursday by the captain of a fishing vessel.

Humpback whale (Chris Radburn/PA)

Humpback whale (Chris Radburn/PA)

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