A 10-year-old Queensland girl has become an unlikely hero after rushing to the aid of a stranded humpback whale she discovered beached on K’gari. Scarlett Smith was jet skiing on the island with her mum Chantel when they came across the exhausted whale lying in shallow water. The 10-year-old began splashing water over the stranded whale, which she affectionately named Willy, determined to keep it wet as they waited for the tide to return. The 10-year-old splashed water over the stranded whale, determined to keep it wet as they waited for the tide to return. The whale remained highly vocal throughout the ordeal, repeatedly making noises as Scarlett worked to keep it wet.