Whale freed after getting caught in shark nets on the Gold Coast

 Rescue crews have managed to free a humpback whale that became entangled in shark nets off the southern Gold Coast.

The whale was spotted offshore from Kirra Beach around 6.30am on Friday, sparking the rescue operation.

Fisheries Queensland and Sea World Crews worked together to successfully free the mammal, who they say appeared to be quite calm despite the ordeal.

It comes just three days after another humpback became caught in nets at Kirra.

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