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00:00In the North Atlantic lies an idyllic group of islands whose traditions date back over 1000 years.
00:20Grindatrap means selective killing. It takes place every year on the Verröhren.
00:25The ferrymen call it food gathering. The Sea Shepherds call it murder.
00:37We monitor these waters whether they allow us to or not.
00:4220 beaches on 18 islands are possible sites for whaling.
00:48But it is not only this circumstance that makes the task a great challenge for the Sea Shepherds.
00:53We kill big whales, so I'm not afraid of Paul Watson.
01:01The start of the operation was not ideal for the environmentalists.
01:06Paul Watson and the Sea Shepherds are terrorists.
01:10Everyone hates them and they hate all ferrymen.
01:13If they come between us and the whales, it would not be good for them.
01:22Cameras off. The ship was confiscated.
01:28We need one million euros, otherwise they'll confiscate the ship.
01:32Now all the pressure is on us.
01:38This is a major whaling site. I wouldn't recommend anyone wandering around alone.
01:43Come on, it's just a fucking whale!
02:01Come on, it's just a fucking whale!
02:03You psychos!
02:06After dark, a few angry locals give vent to their anger at the unwanted visit.
02:14The Sea Shepherds are in trouble.
02:17We know the police!
02:21Do you want to call the police?
02:23Yes.
02:26There were a lot of people there. They threw bottles and insulted us.
02:31There was no one there to help us.
02:33That's why anything could have happened.
02:46The young men want to come on board the Brigitte Bardot.
02:50No!
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03:01It was a deliberate attempt to provoke a conflict and the matter could best
03:10be regulated by the police.
03:14It made me realize that we are completely alone.
03:18The Steve Irwin must get to the Ferrotubes as quickly as possible.
03:23The world is a vampire!
03:25The Sea Shepherds want to prevent the deforestation on the Ferry Tubes.
03:49But their mother ship was seized 240 kilometers from the islands, in Scotland.
03:55The crew is frustrated.
03:59We finally want to do something for the whales.
04:02I got you.
04:06With the Steve Irwin, the helicopter and the inflatable boats are also out of action.
04:11It's frustrating because we want to be out there with Bar Dodo.
04:24The grins must be prevented and we hope to be there before the first
04:27gives.
04:28However, until the Steve Irwin can set sail, the crew's hands are tied.
04:39The Sea Shepherds must try to raise one million euros as quickly as possible.
04:46A fishing company from Malta wants compensation for the bluefin tuna that we freed
04:50have.
04:53Operation Blue Rage took place in the Mediterranean in 2010.
04:56The Sea Shepherds managed to free 800 bluefin tuna.
05:01The company that owns the net cages now claims that the environmentalists
05:06rammed and destroyed.
05:10She is demanding high compensation.
05:12Therefore, the bail for the Steve Irwin is one million euros.
05:18I'm pretty confident we would win in court.
05:22But that could take a year or two.
05:24If we don't get the deposit together, they can actually confiscate the ship
05:28and sell.
05:33It is essential for the campaign that Steve Irwin participates.
05:38Therefore, Captain Watson leaves his crew behind and tries to raise the money for the bail.
05:43The Steve Irwin is over 200 kilometers away from the Ferry Tubes.
05:56The crew of the Brigitte Bardot can only wait and see at the moment.
05:58The trump card in this mission is clearly the Steve Irwin.
06:06I am more and more worried that the ferrymen will start with the grins because the Steve Irwin
06:12is not there yet.
06:13This means that Brigitte Bardot has a tremendous responsibility to prevent a grin,
06:18if it should come to that.
06:19The crew systematically searches the coast and prepares for a possible deployment.
06:28Attention all the crew, attention all the crew, this is a drill, this is a drill, we are under attack.
06:33Report to action.
06:34If a grin takes place, Brigitte Bardot may be facing hundreds of
06:39Boats opposite.
06:40Therefore, the crew must also be prepared to repel boarding attempts.
06:48These guys are armed to the teeth.
06:53Therefore, it is important that we can defend our ship if someone tries to
06:56Idea comes to come on board.
06:57In order to prepare for an emergency, it is important that no one holds back.
07:11Because those guys won't do that either.
07:19The adrenaline pumps through your veins and it feels real.
07:22The crew practices quick maneuvers on the jet skis to get between the whalers and the animals.
07:29If a grin occurs, we are now ready to defend our ship.
07:42On the other side of the island, locals are looking out for elections.
07:47Magnus Magnussen is one of the leaders of the Grins in Torshhaven.
07:56We make sure everything runs perfectly.
07:59Magnussen organizes the Grindertrap and steers one of the ships that drives the whales onto the beach.
08:05We only take 250 whales per year.
08:09If there are too many, they escape through the rocks there.
08:12When a school of whales is spotted, the locals gather on the beach.
08:19Anyone who owns a boat helps to drive the whales into shallow water.
08:25There are a lot of boats.
08:29Once they're in here, they can't get out because there are so many boats.
08:35As soon as the animals are close enough to the beach, the whalers insert metal hooks into their blowholes.
08:40We pull them onto the beach with hooks. Ten minutes after the first shot, they're all dead.
08:48The methods of killing have evolved over the years.
08:52In the past, long spears were used.
08:55Nowadays, the spinal cord is severed with sharp knives, so that the animals die very quickly, according to the ferrymen.
09:02We have 40 men whom we trust blindly.
09:05We do not accept that someone takes 30 seconds longer than necessary.
09:10If the correct cut is made, the spine is broken and the whale dies instantly.
09:21The Brigitte Bardot patrols along the coast.
09:24Meanwhile, a few environmentalists on land are trying to get information about the upcoming grins.
09:30There is a grind of this magnitude every year.
09:36She is apparently particularly suited to this.
09:40It all happens very quickly.
09:42This peaceful atmosphere can suddenly turn into a nightmare.
09:49And that's how it is.
09:50Lamja Esamlali is the leader of the Sea Shepherd land team.
09:54It is intended to collect as much detailed information as possible about where and when the next grind will take place.
10:0174 whales were slaughtered in this bay last November.
10:09Standing here, where there was whale blood everywhere back then, is terrible.
10:14But that's why we're here.
10:16We want to end their beloved tradition.
10:18A grind usually only takes a few minutes.
10:24Therefore, Sea Shepherds need a head start if they want to prevent electoral killing.
10:29The team on land must figure out how the locals will spread the word that there is a grind.
10:41The Steve Irwin is still stuck in Scotland.
10:44The crew has to wait until the deposit is paid.
10:51To make use of the time, the Sea Shepherds are testing their new ultralight aircraft.
10:59Pilot Scott Johnson is excited despite his 20 years of experience.
11:04I'm a little nervous about flying in this environment.
11:08Those guys might have guns.
11:09I just hope they don't want to kill anyone.
11:11The many islands form a veritable labyrinth.
11:17Therefore, the Sea Shepherds want to keep an overview from the air.
11:21A major advantage of the ultralight aircraft is that it can fly lower than the helicopter.
11:26But all of this remains theory as long as the Steve Irwin is not allowed to leave the harbor.
11:31It works.
11:32It flies.
11:37Steve Irwin, this is Josh.
11:39Second Officer Josh Tranter receives a call from Sea Shepard headquarters.
11:48Good news for the crew.
11:55The campaign can begin.
11:58Just very quickly.
12:02I just spoke to Chuck.
12:03The deposit was paid at the last moment.
12:06Now it’s time to get going and head to the Ferröhrern.
12:13Finally, the mother ship can begin the 15-hour journey to the Sheep Islands.
12:18Captain Watson will only rejoin the crew there.
12:28For the first time in weeks, the crew members of both ships will meet.
12:35We could get a call at any time that there is a grind going on.
12:45If we don't stop it, no one will.
12:48And we all know the consequences.
12:50Due to the weather conditions of the last 24 hours and the forecast for today, we will stay here.
13:03The museum opens at 10.
13:05We get a tour.
13:11The crew of the Brigitte Bardot visits the Whaling Museum to understand why this tradition is so important to the locals.
13:20I think that C. Shepard will not stop whaling.
13:25I would like to introduce the crew members to the cultural history of the Ferröhrers.
13:29What difficult times the people here had and how grateful they were for the Grints.
13:41We don't kill for fun. We simply use the resources around us.
13:47In the past, this was essential for survival.
13:50Do you think that is still the case today?
13:56No, but why should we import something when we have the resources here?
14:03I try not to have prejudices against ignorance.
14:08But that is exactly what we are dealing with here.
14:10I have a right to be here for these whales.
14:23If people think they own these animals, that is wrong.
14:28And that's why we defend them.
14:30The Anland team is still looking for a way to obtain information about the Grints.
14:40Lamya Esamlali has a suspicion.
14:42We believe that the ferrymen are relaying the location of the whales.
14:50The Sea Shepherds believe that the ferry crews are the ones who initiate the grints.
14:55Let's see if our assumptions are correct.
15:02There are grints here and here. Every year.
15:06There must be a connection.
15:10I can't believe the ships that constantly sail around here don't inform the locals.
15:16I can well imagine that the ferries are part of the equation.
15:24The environmentalists want to speak incognito with the employee on the ferry.
15:29The Grints take place at this time of year.
15:32That's why we collect as much information as possible.
15:36Maybe we'll hear something from the captain.
15:38Do you also see dolphins and whales?
15:50I am writing a travel report about the Faroe Islands.
15:53I thought we would see whales.
15:58Is there no whale watching here?
16:01Sometimes you don't see a whale for a year.
16:08These guys don't want to talk to me about whales.
16:11As soon as I mention them, they immediately become quiet.
16:16The sailors are suspicious.
16:19Either they really don't know anything about the Grints, or they have long since seen through the environmentalists.
16:25The Sea Shepherds suspect that the ferrymen are watching them just as much as the other way around.
16:32As with any investigation, we need to gather all the information about the ferries and the routes.
16:38In the barrel is Walschbeck and it doesn't look old.
16:49The Walschbeck could mean that there has already been a Grint that the Sea Shepherds could not prevent.
16:59I've never seen a piece of a dead whale before. I'm truly shocked.
17:05It was a very strange experience that really disturbed me.
17:19I hope this doesn't mean it's too late.
17:25The fact that we are here and cannot prevent a grint would be the worst thing for us.
17:29Magnus Magnussen has enough dried whale meat at home to feed himself all year round.
17:59It doesn't taste like beef or fish, it tastes like whale.
18:08Heini, Magnussen's son, goes whale hunting with his father.
18:13There is nothing better.
18:20For over a thousand years, grind whale meat has been an important food source for the ferry people.
18:26This species of whale is not considered to be threatened with extinction.
18:29Therefore, hunting the animals is not illegal.
18:32The meat is processed directly on site after a grint.
18:36The parts of the animals that are edible are then divided among the inhabitants.
18:49Whoever leads a Grint not only enjoys high esteem on the islands, but also receives one percent of the meat from each Grint.
18:56It's easy for strangers to say, don't kill whales.
19:01It looks brutal when you kill whales in the sea.
19:06But where else should we kill them?
19:08They have no legs. We can't drive them to the slaughterhouse.
19:11What do you think about Paul Watson coming here?
19:17Let him come. Everyone is welcome here.
19:21As long as he abides by our laws and respects our traditions, there will be no problems.
19:26But this guy doesn't respect anything. He only knows his own rules.
19:32And he claims we kill the whales for fun and let them rot on the beach.
19:36How sick do you have to be to say something like that?
19:38They'll never stop the Grints. This is how we get our food. And if you don't like it, don't come here.
19:48The Steve Irwin is still on the move.
20:10Therefore, Brigitte Bardot has to keep an eye on the waters around the Sheep Islands alone.
20:15The Sea Shepherds believe that the whale meat in the trash can is an indication that a grind has already taken place.
20:24Do you see that?
20:27There is a pilot whale skull on the rock.
20:35Directly under the bridge.
20:36The Sea Shepherds now want to find out what is in the water beneath the stables.
20:57Apparently they threw the whales from the road into this crevice.
21:01I'm curious to see what our two divers find there.
21:03Long-time Sea Shepard member Simon Ager will lead the dive.
21:13I worked in film for 15 years and then I just had enough.
21:20This is my fifth campaign in a row.
21:22I like to get in people's way and stir things up a bit.
21:26For Bex Strausner, this is only her second mission for the Sea Shepherds.
21:34This campaign is very important to me because I have been researching the behavior of pilot whales for a long time.
21:43I love these animals. And when they're treated like objects, it really affects me.
21:47Like dolphins, pilot whales are very social animals.
21:58Schools of whales stay together their entire lives and search for food in huge herds.
22:03However, it is precisely this solidarity that is their death sentence on the Verröhren.
22:08Because when one animal is driven onto the beach, all the others follow.
22:12The water around the Verröhren Islands is up to 20 meters deep and churned by a constant current.
22:34I try to stay calm, but you don't know what the visibility will be like down there or what the current will be.
22:44You dive into a hole and you might get spun around.
22:56A lot goes through your head.
23:04There are people on the bridge.
23:27A few locals have gathered on the bridge above the dive site.
23:32What they are planning is unclear.
23:34I just looked at the people there and they have something in their hands.
23:42I never know, they might drop something.
23:45If the divers are among them and they throw a stone at them, it could be fatal.
23:49The water is ice cold and black.
24:04The seaweed moves with the waves.
24:07And suddenly you see something white in the depths.
24:09And you realize what it is.
24:25The divers are about 20 meters below the water surface.
24:45When you see the skeletal remains, your heart almost stops.
24:59They were everywhere.
25:05I do not know either.
25:07It makes you sad.
25:08The Sea Shepherds have discovered one of the places where whale bones are disposed of after a grind.
25:17Each of these animals had a family.
25:22I know they are incredibly attached to each other.
25:26Just like I do with my family.
25:28A terrible place where intelligent, beautiful creatures were simply disposed of.
25:40It was extremely difficult for me.
25:41During the dive, Beck and I decided to take a skull with us.
25:59I think it was important to keep the other crew members in mind.
26:04This is really happening here.
26:11The whale may have been swimming freely in the sea two weeks ago.
26:17And then they chopped off his head.
26:20That's from a pilot whale and there are many more down there.
26:30How many skeletons did you see?
26:33There are thousands of bones and no algae on them, so they must be fresh.
26:41Simply gruesome, like a crime scene.
26:50I cried underwater for the first time.
26:56The whale bones are further evidence that the Sea Shepherds are coming too late.
27:05But they want to make sure there is no further grind.
27:09When I saw that, I thought, that can't happen while I'm here.
27:19I was immediately even more determined to succeed here and save these whales from slaughter.
27:25I and everyone on the crew will do everything we can to prevent that from happening while we're here.
27:29The Sea Shepard team on land meets a man who is originally from Scotland but has lived on the Verrohren for over twelve years.
27:46The environmentalists want to make friends with the locals in order to get information about the next grind as early as possible.
27:52We met David while exploring the island.
28:02He is not strictly against the Grins, but at least you can have a civilized discussion with him and exchange your points of view.
28:08There are two sides to the story: the Sea Shepherds' and the Ferrymen's. Killing whales is part of their culture.
28:23Don't you have a clear opinion about the Grins?
28:26It's part of the culture.
28:31So they've always done it, and even if they no longer need it to survive, is there no reason to stop?
28:41Yes, it's like with cows or pigs.
28:47Are cows, pigs and pilot whales the same to you?
28:49Do you know the difference? They kill entire families, entire pods of whales. It's like ethnic cleansing.
29:01Whales and dolphins are among the few animals that recognize themselves in a mirror. Cows do not.
29:09This means that the whales are aware of their families. They know exactly what's happening.
29:19I'm here on land trying to better understand the local culture.
29:25It's a wonderful job because I'm raising awareness for the issue. The facts speak for themselves.
29:31You mean well, but when Paul comes here and provokes people...
29:38Could it be dangerous?
29:41I think so, because Paul Watson is a special personality.
29:45If he goes ashore in Torschaden, he'd better have some bodyguards with him.
29:53He will.
29:56I think most ferrymen don't like Paul because they think he gave the country a bad reputation.
30:07But to say that it is part of the tradition and then to be angry when someone makes it public is contradictory.
30:23The Steve Irwin is almost there. The Sea Shepherd mother ship is only an hour away from the ferry islands.
30:30She is supposed to keep an eye on the islands together with Brigitte Bardot.
30:40But first the ship has to go through customs in the capital Torschhaven.
30:50Helicopter pilot Chris Altman receives a call from Captain Watson.
30:54The captain and campaign leader will be back on site soon to determine the Sea Shepherds' operational plan.
31:08The weather has to be good for the flight. But otherwise, it's not a problem.
31:16We're really excited that he'll be here soon. When Paul comes on board, everything will be more intense.
31:21Chris Altman sets out to pick up the captain.
31:34Paul has been managing these campaigns very successfully for years. With him, it's a completely different story.
31:41Paul is the president, captain and voice of the organization.
31:53When he arrives, we will end the slaughter on the Ferry Islands. Period.
31:57The atmosphere on board both ships is excellent.
32:13But then Peter Hammerstedt receives a disturbing call from the Sea Shepherds' lawyer.
32:18There could be an arrest warrant for Paul on the Ferry Islands.
32:31There are rumors that Paul is wanted on a warrant for his arrest for past campaigns. That would be quite tragic.
32:36In 1986, Paul Watson tried to prevent a grint on the Ferry Islands.
32:47Two crew members were arrested when they went ashore.
32:53The police released the two on the condition that the Sea Shepherds leave the ferry islands immediately.
32:59Watson agreed. But when the two crew members were back on board, he refused to leave the islands.
33:05This led to a violent clash between the environmental activists and the police.
33:15Police claimed Watson tried to injure the officers.
33:20Later, an arrest warrant was issued for failing to comply with entry regulations.
33:29So there is an arrest warrant.
33:35OK.
33:37Thank you very much.
33:46Hi Paul, Peter here.
33:50A lawyer on the Ferry Islands has obtained documents proving that you are accused of nine offenses for violating immigration regulations.
33:57If you arrive here, you will be arrested immediately.
34:07I can't influence what they will do. But for me, justice is above the law.
34:15Paul still wants to come. He'll make his voice heard here. That much is certain.
34:21I have no idea what the Fähringers will do. But it's not about them, it's about humanity and how it handles the elections.
34:35The ferrymen don't want me to come. But I'm going anyway.
34:38The Brigitte Bardot approaches Torschafen, where she is waiting for the Steve Irwin.
34:53Then the Sea Shepherds will be at full strength for the first time since the start of the mission.
34:58Paul wants us to go straight to Torschafen. I have no idea what will happen. And Paul probably doesn't either.
35:06If you arrive at the port and the captain is immediately arrested, the team is missing a leader. It would be devastating not to have him with them.
35:20The Steve Irwin is a few kilometers outside the shady waters. The crew is waiting for their captain.
35:28Oh, there he is.
35:30Paul is pretty brave.
35:32I don't know exactly what he's up to. But we trust Paul and know he's leading us in the right direction.
35:43Hi.
35:44Hi.
35:45How are you?
35:45Good to meet you.
35:47Hey Paul, I'm good to see you.
35:50The Steve Irwin is approaching the port. Once customs formalities are completed, the ship's deployment can begin.
35:57Can I skip it to 295 for now, Rob?
35:58Yes, please.
35:59However, if Paul Watson is arrested, the entire campaign is in jeopardy.
36:05Steve Irwin, Steve Irwin, this is Bridget Bardot.
36:08Bridget Bardot, Steve Irwin.
36:09We can see you.
36:12Copy that.
36:19There's a welcoming committee for Paul. The cars look pretty official.
36:23The whiteboard is over.
36:25Watson is already expected at the port.
36:29You'll get a welcome party.
36:35Bye.
36:40This is the police.
36:41I have a long history here and have become the absolute villain.
36:50There is a lot of hostility.
36:54But first of all are the grin whales, where the pharaoh's law has no validity.
37:00In most operations, the Sea Shepherds operate in international waters.
37:09But here they are dependent on the pharaoh authorities.
37:15What should I tell the police officers?
37:20Are you allowed on board?
37:23Paul?
37:24Yes.
37:26Yes, yes.
37:27Not even once.
37:39The worst thing would be if they arrested Paul.
37:44Not having him with us anymore would be devastating.
37:47Do you need a crew list?
37:57No, the passports.
38:01From all?
38:06Are you taking them with you to the station?
38:09Yes, you are welcome to come along.
38:11Is there a reason for this?
38:13No, this is just an invitation.
38:18No one gets off the boat until we get back, okay?
38:28Without passports, the crew members have no choice but to wait until the police return.
38:36There are always obstacles, but if I get arrested, I can't stop whaling.
38:40In the event of an arrest, the operation would be over before it even began.
38:56While the Sea Shepherds wait for the passports, the two ship crews and the team meet on land for the first time.
39:03With you, the campaign starts on a completely different level.
39:09Paul Watson is a strong leader.
39:13But in the end it's about the choice.
39:16If he is arrested, we will continue without him if we can.
39:19People were quite aggressive and said, get out of here, you're not welcome here.
39:30They want to pull off the grint and show us that we can't stop them.
39:35But of course that is exactly our plan.
39:38A grint is so brutal.
39:42You never know what people are capable of.
39:45Maybe we risk our lives.
39:46When we get to a bay, the first thing we have to do is take out the Grint's leader.
39:55Peter said the leader of the Grint is our Nishimaru.
40:00If he is out of action, the grint is over.
40:04We want to create chaos.
40:07Then the police have to stop the grint.
40:10We're going to use a lot of smoke.
40:12It'll be like Apocalypse Now.
40:15If we disturb them, all we have to do is get out again.
40:24Just for your information.
40:26Anyone who disturbs a Grint risks four months in prison.
40:29So be prepared.
40:39We could end up in jail.
40:43I accept that.
40:44I think this is wrong.
40:46That's why I'm here.
40:47After an hour, the police officers return to the ship.
41:01Paul Watson will soon find out whether he can even participate in the campaign.
41:05They're probably annoyed that we're here.
41:09But we feel absolutely right.
41:11We checked all passports.
41:24There are no problems.
41:25They just checked the passports.
41:37But maybe they'll arrest me later, who knows.
41:50Drive slowly so everyone can see us.
41:52Things are looking good for the Sea Shepherds.
41:57Both ships are on site and the captain remains a free man.
42:04Today we want to go to some beaches to show our presence.
42:08What? Where?
42:22Can you spell that?
42:26He says there's a grind in Westmana.
42:30Look where that is.
42:31Once all the whales are gathered together, the killing usually takes less than 20 minutes.
42:41So the clock is ticking.
42:44We just got a tip that there is a grind in Westmana.
42:49The guy hung up right away.
42:50That's why we don't have any more concrete information.
42:53Understood?
42:57A grind in Westmana.
42:58A grind. Here we go.
43:10Now things are getting serious for environmentalists.
43:15The Brigitte Bardot is fast, but it still takes around 30 minutes to get to Westmana.
43:22The team on land, however, is only 11 kilometers away.
43:25Apparently there is a grind in Westmana.
43:33A grind in Westmana.
43:36We come.
43:42I don't know if they have the whales in the bay yet, but we definitely need to be there before it's too late.
43:48The race against time continues.
43:59If the sea is already red with whale blood, that would be terrible.
44:06Boats!
44:08How can you live with that? We're not the only living beings on this planet.
44:13We can do things differently.
44:18The cape our lines.
44:19Hey! Hey! Hey!