Some divers were deep into the blue sea of Costa Rica when something amazing happened. They dived to see the wildlife and film some of the awesome ecosystem when a manta ray approached one of the divers. Thankfully, everything was caught on camera and shared to the world. Little did the divers know that their first dive would turn into a rescue mission!
Here’s how the story of a friendly giant manta ray began…
20. A Beautiful Encounter

In one of his dives, Dr. Brian Thompson encountered a female manta ray which was tangled in fishing line. She approached him and he cut the line off. But this wasn’t the first time he helped them, said Thompson.