Beachgoers in awe as massive creature swims nearby in Australia. But is it in trouble?

Sperm whale approached by swimmers in western Australia becomes stranded

A sperm whale which attracted crowds off Perth coast gets beached

Group of swimmers seen surrounding beached whale and poking it

To view this video please enable JavaScript, and consider upgrading to a web browser that supports HTML5 video A whale which appeared to have been beached has been surrounded by swimmers and repeatedly poked and touched. Drone video footage showed the large whale swimming in shallow water close to Port Beach in Perth, Australia, on Saturday. Eyewitnesses were concerned that the whale might be sick or injured, as it’s very un…

People seen taking swim with large whale

In an extraordinary event off the coast of Australia, beach-goers had the rare opportunity to swim alongside a majestic whale. Captured on drone and cell phone footage, people swam up to the giant creature, even touching it.

The whale wandered into the shallow water and attracted the attention of beachgoers.

Australian swimmers approach sperm whale 'dangerously close' to shore

The sperm whale strayed into shallow waters, which caught the attention of swimmers.

Beachgoers in awe as massive creature swims nearby in Australia. But is it in trouble?

Officials ordered everyone out of the water after crowds swam out for a closer look, video shows.