[Prodigal Son]

I didn't see a mention of PETA in the article. I might've attempted the same thing myself. The same as I would jump in a river or run into a burning house/barn to save my dog or horse or what not. Be a shame to stand there and watch the creature drown if you legitimately felt you could do something about it. I'll take a lesson from this fellow's predicament should the situation ever arise- don't get too close to the tail. Whale probably didn't even realize the guy was there or was panicked (as would we all be if we were busy drowning)...

[Let's Roll]

My thoughts too, Prodigal. We don't know it was PETA - probably just a case of no good deed going unpunished.