Baby whale freed from shark net near Brisbane

A baby whale was rescued after being caught in shark drum lines near Brisbane on Sunday morning.

Several teams worked to free calf after it became trapped off rth Strbroke Island.

Authorities freed animal after about four hours.

It was reunited with its mor and ar ult whale, who were waiting nearby.

Researchers say whales sightings have been occurring almost daily in area as giant mammals complete ir annual migration.

y say re has been a rise in whales swimming closer to Queensland coast each year.

Since 2006, 59 whales have been caught in shark nets - and two have died.