Aquatic Affection: How a Scuba Diver Found a Good Friend Under the Sea

[@c-power8393]

The fact that he is 79 years old diving is an accomplishment itself....👏🏽

[@SaltyNationalist]

That's 79 three years ago.. He is now 82.. He is a blessed man..

[@XXLRebel]

Yet my grandma is 5 years younger, takes the car everywhere she goes and complains she is always exhausted. She can't even walk up the stairs without getting winded.

[@rradiosilencee]

@@XXLRebel my grandma can't even walk up stairs anymore

[@J.Edition]

Normal in japan

[@pappico]

@@XXLRebel This Japanese diver is exceptional because he's been diving for a long time and eats healthily, not many old people can do that. No need to be harsh on your grandma...

[@juliselias1205]

I love these type of videos on how animals and humans can have such close bonds, just as me and my pet rock

[@kgbhoneytits105]

Julis Elias you have a pet rock! Where did you get one

[@frylock6403]

the rock came from squidward's grave containing his hopes and dreams

[@RFA1988]

How old is your rock? Mine died a year ago :(

[@mrizaubaidillah1720]

not funny, nice try !!!

[@johngarcia2891]

Julis Elias Do You Mean Play With Yourself? lol

[@ChuckKeough]

Humanity at its finest.. Give love and receive love.

[@brandentheultramangofighter]

Chuck Keough Give love to receive love and receive love to spread luv 😊😊😊

[@christopherhyncik8851]

Chuck Keough give food and receive love

[@poli8153]

❤

[@TheKaijuGamer_]

I love it!

[@elmarieking9590]

Give love even if you don't receive love at all 🌀

[@BrianVelez]

Wow! 30 years of friendship. That’s amazing 😄

[@rotexOyato]

Unreal. It’s beautiful

[@rsuriyop]

Amazing how long this particular relationship can last considering that they can't even verbally communicate with each other.

[@liuhongqian]

better than 90% of my relations

[@Uncerten]

Pixar could not design a more charming old man, and his story fits too.

[@johnspinelli9396]

Ikr!

[@youuniverse2025]

Hope ❤

[@BrosMinecraft2]

When he said he was proud of saving that fish, I felt his pride.

[@PlayMoGame]

Those other fish are like "How was your visit with your boooooyfrieeeend??"

[@uniqueusername3574]

PlayMoGame hahaha

[@jacobwarren3140]

Looooool

[@JosephDeLosSantos-t3m]

hahaha this is very funny

[@fawadfawadi4211]

😂👏

[@yee9222]

HES IS NOT MY BOYFRIEND

[@DeadBlonde_80]

This man is a gift to the world. I hope he’s still alive and well.

[@stellamaris9422]

I also want to know❤❤❤

[@lily-hk1gk]

I read an aricle about them a year ago and they are still alive and well. he was 84 last year and still diving almost everyday to see her.

[@aprillook5113]

She is going to be so sad when he can’t dive anymore 😢. I love this story so amazing

[@jennifermorris5759]

Sweetest thing ever

[@lily-hk1gk]

I read an ariticle about them a year ago and they are both still alive and he is 84 and diving almost everyday. God bless him!

[@christmasisawesome9348]

Good to hear that

[@maharao3446]

Yoriko is like the gatekeeper of the underwater shrine gate sent by God....and its so magically beautiful that it bought tears to my eyes .

[@breakerdawn8429]

Maha Rao can you please explain it more i am quite fascinated by the Japanese culture?

[@geraldsoria1764]

in shinto religions animals are usually gatekeepers of shrines. there are foxes, cats, fish etc. they are sent by their master ie gods godesses to watch over the shrines their follower makes to make sure its well maintained

[@breakerdawn8429]

Gerald Soria thank you

[@ThePayola123]

Gerald Soria Did you get all that by watching 'Spirited Away?' Were you spirited away yourself by any chance?

[@ibelieveinwoozisupremacy8681]

Maha Rao god my imagination make my tears falls

[@cutezangelz]

Studio ghibli needs to make a film inspired by this story

[@JosephDeLosSantos-t3m]

that would make me cry like a babe

[@Inkki89]

Oh yes! That would be so awesome and touching story.

[@jerickjustineragma5225]

What about the movie ponyo? Little boy saved fish life and fed him ham, then became such good friends with him (*'▽'*)♪

[@wednesdayaddams2550]

@@jerickjustineragma5225 😭

[@hunterhunter5159]

The fish looks like king crimson in jojo

[@enchantingghoul]

“I have an amazing sense of accomplishment in my heart.” Truly something special

[@coconutmilch2351]

30 years of friendship with a fish is amazing. Humans (some humans) are keen on forging friendships with animals I feel but it’s awesome that animals want to reciprocate

[@UseADamnCoaster]

Humans are animals as well. Animals forming friendships with one another is not unusual.

[@wastucar8127]

Whats sad is how one day that mans not gonna come back... And the fish wont know or understand

[@rishkagamineXD]

Wastucar damn bro i was smiling at the comments but now i wanna cry when i think about what you commented 😭😢

[@juliuslinus]

The fish probably only stayed with the man because he gave them food. If the man hadn't given the fish food then the fish would never have any interest in him. The fish probably realized that by letting the man pet him then he could have a greater chance of survival.

[@molinaproductions123]

Thanks now I want to cry

[@admmm_]

Wastucar wow thanks for that...

[@monikyut]

Wastucar why would you even... 😭

[@skyrocketcoast219]

Bless him a thousand times over for caring for that delightful creature

[@KindCountsDeb3773]

it is amazing to me that the fish lived so long. A happy thought !

[@hollydavis06]

He’s a good man. He’s her hero for sure.

[@felixcat9318]

What a touchingly beautiful story! The diver clearly cares a great deal about the creature, and it certainly welcomes his help and support. 61 years a SCUBA Diver is really quite an achievement!

[@xxianmoon]

To build such a bond with an unlikely friend that lasted for more than 30 years is an amazing achievement only few in this world could achieve 💜💜💜

[@brock3805]

Wow this guy was almost 80 in video and still looked very comfortable scuba diving, just goes to show how important taking care of your body is. My Dad can barely walk at 60 and it hurts so much too see

[@catsberry4858]

IKR :( Japanese live healthy

[@ukmedicfrcs]

​@@catsberry4858 Japanese smoke more than two times the amount Americans do. Japanese people only live on average 4 yrs longer than Americans so it's not much different.

[@crazyku5548]

But those guys live with tubes lying down in bed. While those japs living healthy until they die

[@PuLL365]

Japanese is known for their centurion age. Don't be offended.

[@FerosGaming]

​@@ukmedicfrcsAmerican should probably focus on what they eat rather than smoking less then the Japanese. Most obese population in the world.

[@claytondefreitaslima1169]

amazing video, but i feel sorry for the person he's talking about in 1:26

[@vegetablescankill]

Clayton de Freitas Lima lmaooo

[@ModernWarfare2022]

Clayton de Freitas Lima haha

[@jtlieser5821]

you mean jay leno?

[@himawalincat9350]

He meant the person is himself.

[@danielalvarez7144]

She looks like my drug dealer

[@rhynnerfranzrodriguez1656]

thank you for caring for the ocean and marine life

[@bijucyborg]

He killed some crabs to feed the fish, good for the fish but bad for the crabs

[@yamads6515]

@@bijucyborg that's how nature is

[@brannonwinchester7054]

@@yamads6515 it's not nature when a wild animal is dependent on a human for food.

[@TheTianaNgo]

Awww....he is so adorable and has such a kind soul....😁😊💖 Makes want to believe humanity hasn't gone completely crazy....

[@isakisak3546]

Tiana Ngo it never had it’s just how nature is intelligent creatures are more consious than others they know more they think more and stuff like that. All creatures fight so no ones crazy

[@brendanperry6429]

Stories like this warm the soul; no doubt about it. They help replace the ever so prevalent, stories of gross abuse, outright cruelty & neglect of both pets & wildlife. I've heard more than once from people who say they like animals more than humans. Years ago I thought that was a stretch,,,,,,,🤔. Now? Not so much ☹️; I get it! Respect.

[@sgb143phd5]

This is how you know in ancient times we were much more in tune with animals. These connections are amazing

[@mixstamike]

That's seriously impressive foreal 60 year's of doing something he loves is amazing :) we should strive to be like this man in life. Find your passion and never give up on it regardless of your age.

[@carriebolton4135]

I love this species of fish! They are very smart and affectionate, They're like puppies! I would love one as a pet but I wouldn't enjoy it as much marveling at it wild. I have a lot of respect for Mr. Arakawa!

[@PapayaStyle]

amazing, simply amazing, the fish certainly looks like a dog underwater, super curious and sweet. I hope they both can enjoy a few more years together! I already love this new series, the intro is superb!

[@skywatcher651]

This made me take a calm deep breath. We share the earth and this life with other beings. What would it be like if all of us can have such a relationship with them even in the wild? Thank you to this kind man for showing us what is possible

[@hylozoic]

I pray their friendship last as long as they both are well and healthy. Very cool

[@normawingo5116]

The world needs more of this. I’m sending a long deep bow sir, in admiration of your lotus heart.

[@elbeers50]

Japan has legendary friendship stories. Hachiko and this one

[@ceemartin5624]

Thank you Hiroyuki Arakawa for helping and befriending Yoriko. Even fish can form friendships and appreciate kindness.

[@chadchaddingtonflexington8415]

Very wholesome. I love videos where people respect and form relationships with animals

[@nurunmuhammed7678]

I used this to convince my parents that animals can be friends with you. I love animals!

[@PANDA1000RUL3]

That's amazing, 30yrs!!! thats a great bonding they have, I hope they mores years together

[@whitneyallen9468]

Wow. What an amazing man. For him to be scuba diving, doing a job and to notice a fish who was incapacitated, unable to feed itself and to help and then build the relationship over the next 10 years… just wow.

[@limbothelost7685]

I love that hes proud of what he did cuz he should be. He can hold his head high knowing he did something amazing and gained a best friend for life.

[@ワッチ-v4u]

ヨリちゃんとのこれからの触れ合いもずっと続きますように😊魚って慣れるとホントかわいいですもん

[@ryanmcdowell2326]

Just a reminder that Ash Catchem has been 11 for a long time.

[@breakerdawn8429]

Ryan McDowell all of it happens in a span of a year all of their adventures happen in a year

[@faroshscale]

Ryan McDowell it's Ketchum.

[@epuidS]

they even have birthday parties in the movies/episodes and anniversaries :D

[@notthefpopelongtimeagogala28]

@@faroshscale It's Ketchup.

[@wezerd]

Ass Ketchup

[@Jorde-u4u]

Much Love And Respect Sir. What a beautiful accomplishment in your life. G-d Bless You. Greetings from Chicago, Illinois. USA ❤🙏

[@damsonrhea6506]

That was a beautiful telling. Much thanks to the kind and gentle man who cared enough to make a difference. I love seeing these heartfelt human/animal interactions. A very nice reminder of all the good still in the world, thanks for popping up on my YT. :)

[@debramcclelland4718]

It's people like you that helps me believe theirs still hope for the human race! Thank you sir!

[@Aurelion_Cole]

Favorite fucking youtube channel... great video

[@Kkoso]

cperdok agreed!

[@adoniiisaurus9046]

Same here, perfect uplifter. And form of entertainment.

[@jacklyntree7752]

cperdok agreed. Amazing people who make these videos

[@Kozen001]

cperdok great fucking video*

[@brianito7809]

cperdok does it itch cole..??

[@soreru04]

maybe that fish is a goddess to protect him when he is diving xD

[@giornianno6516]

van zha nice idea 🤩

[@greyld1353]

lol not even close

[@TITANSofTheEARTH]

This fish is the goddes of chin and foreheads.

[@isakisak3546]

Protect him from what? Crabs? Ahhahahahahahhahahahahahahahhaha this fish is ugly

[@yourmotherdoesntapproveofy6827]

@@isakisak3546 your ugly

[@calypso2nd]

The very first thing that went through my mind, is that someday, they won't be able greet each other. Let's face it, the guy is 79 years of age. One day, he won't be around, and the fish will still be in the area, waiting for her best friend to come back so they can swim together just like the old days. And she will never understand why her savior doesn't come and visit her anymore.

[@SpyWhoLovedHimself]

Well in the wild animals die all the time so there probably won't be a real sense of "what happened?!" it's probably just accepted in the wild that things won't always be there.

[@MrJohndk143]

Yoriko, the fish is over 30 years old now. They typically only live 25 years. So glad you enjoyed this little film, stay tuned for more.

[@thegreat4954]

John DK i read that they can survive up to 200 years or longer?

[@priscillalalremtluangi7313]

When i read your comment 😭😭😭😭

[@isakisak3546]

i q wtf that’s not true! Thats green land sharks

[@lingeringsonata]

This is so precious! How you guys get to discover so many wonderful stories and share them so thoughtfully gives me hope to travel the world again one day. ❤️

[@jennifer9084]

Incredible human being!!!!!

[@rajgill7576]

I got into fish keeping during depression, and now I am as deep in the hobby as you can get, keeping reef systems with corals and fish. The amount you can bond, and relate to even a fish is incredible. Shrimps and fish swarm my hand whenever I go in to clean. Gourami fish are my favorite, and easy freshwater fish to keep. They recognize you cna will rush over to stick out their little feeler whiskers you 'hug' you and stuff. I love it

[@ionagibbs1192]

"when you look close, you'll think its someone you know" everyone the guy knows: 👁️👄👁️

[@deepstariaenigmatica2601]

wat

[@Fershizzal]

This is my favorite comment

[@delavago5379]

Looool facts

[@MegaMuff2000]

how do you pronounce ur name?

[@brusko147]

BUUUUUUURN!

[@zoinggo]

More Japan videos please!

[@june9370]

The editing and the transition of that one part of the video before the title is amazing!

[@cynthiagonzales9131]

She's beautiful!!

[@teresayates8274]

What a wonderful man!❤

[@kathysingh1510]

She’s beautiful. I love her eyes… ❤❤❤

[@leonarduskrisna4588]

its about respect each other when you respect Animal they will respect you that's where Love between animal and human Came from

[@isakisak3546]

Leonardus Krisna fake animals ar eslerish

[@morpheus2270]

the fish is a spirit protecting the shrine, and it loves him for still taking care of it while its under water.

[@azarazat]

what a cute story

[@pacdaboy3747]

You know he has a big heart when people love and cares animals like that.. ❤

[@j.j.9511]

Nice to know almost every animal has the ability to care about humans.

[@KoolKats5]

You deserve to be proud. Yes, she remembers that you saved her and she has great affection for her. Your next life will be blessed beyond measure for your kindness to one of creations smaller, more fragile creatures. You're a beautiful soul.🙏🤟

[@spearfishingnation8876]

That’s exactly how I wanna be in 60 years!

[@welovethemallthesame1125]

Beautiful story of two beautiful souls

[@kevinpadot7545]

Jealoussss. That's cool as hell to be blessed with a situation like this

[@tarekomar54]

Animals, no matter how small or stupid someone might think of them, can more often than not recognize acts of kindness and never forget them

[@greyline1012]

In today’s scary world, this warmed my heart.

[@tvxq5willriseonceagain391]

Respect to that man

[@meemeepalmer4144]

What a beautiful bond that has been formed!💞

[@ANAHATAJADE]

Hiroyuki Arakawa thank you so much! You are an angel with a heavenly heart!!! It is beautiful!

[@erickportillo3318]

I always look forward for these videos!

[@kgbhoneytits105]

Da Jokur your profile doesn't agree

[@Nazarov7781]

haimynameiz shublabadub Havent heard of "memes"?

[@MishaThePolly_Therian]

He should be proud! He's great!

[@michellesacramento7247]

What an amazing person. This is a wonderful story. Outstanding.

[@paulg3012]

I hope these two are still interacting in 2020.

[@amarug]

This channel is so awesome and adorable. Their punchline of "needing a break from the news" is more and more true as time progresses.

[@nofur63]

I loved watching that.....It gives me faith in humanity.

[@sharoneastwood.1025]

The nature of that lovely man 😍 is what saved her ❤️.long life to you sir.

[@devilximac]

This story make me cry

[@suzieque4287]

There is so much beauty and joy in the world. Thank you for sharing.

[@Del-Canada]

It's hard to explain to someone that hasn't spent any time underwater. It's amazing. As soon as you submerge your stress melts away. Nobody is around to bother you. All you hear are the bubbles you exhale from your regulator and the sounds fish make, rocks falling, etc.

[@julielabelle2783]

True hero. God bless those who help animals.

[@CraftyTrading]

This is absolutely heart warming

[@oops4096]

What a very awesome man he is a hero for helping save that amazing fish

[@ericsretavan235]

This game makes a friend out of freaking fish and I can’t even get someone at school to acknowledge I’m there

[@poli8153]

Beautiful... Love to see humans and animals having a bond on this majestic planet

[@AbsoluteMdot]

So cute!!!

[@Automedon2]

I can take or leave compliments from people, but when an animal loves me I feel prouder of that than any accomplishment.

[@apemancommeth8087]

I wonder if he’s had sex with the fish!

[@PavelKapusta1337]

​@@apemancommeth8087ayo 🤨

[@alexcarsten9861]

I had a similar experience off the coast of Nassau, in the Bahamas. I was on a live-aboard for a week, accompanied by a large group of friends and an incredible crew. One of the dives I did was a shark dive on a wreck. This involved everyone submerging to around 60 feet and holding onto the rail of the sunken ship in a large semicircle, then a member of the crew would swim down with a massive icicle of Chum, attracting hundreds of fish and dozens of sharks. While we were waiting, a juvenile Nassau Grouper, approximately 8 inches long, greeted the captain in the center of the circle by swimming up to him and touching nose to nose, after some petting from the captain, he began to make his rounds throughout the group. He started on one side of the semicircle and swam by everybody 1 by 1, allowing everyone to pet him. While I don't have video of the interaction between the captain and the grouper, I have video of him swimming around the group and I have video of me petting it.

[@alexcarsten9861]

Also, if anyone wants the video, I will dig it up and upload it, just ask.

[@winterwoods3325]

@@alexcarsten9861 Alright where is the video

[@GymnasticsParadise]

​@@alexcarsten9861Video share, please

[@JosephDeLosSantos-t3m]

Dude, when he kissed the fish my soul time travelled 18 years back and I shed a tear. 😢😊

[@billping6712]

this fish is quite an exception, it has a capacity for memory and intelligence that is unheard of in fish

[@maryfinelli9390]

Memory and intelligence is common in fishes. Read the book, What a Fish Knows.

[@1989-u3r]

To live for that long they do got more memory I bet

[@nicholeruiz8688]

Man, I can't believe GBS is no more. This is the content humanity needs

[@softstrawberrymochi610]

Human: **goes swimming** Fish: *OMG MY FRIEND IS BACK HOW YOU DOIN*

[@robertseptim3579]

It is not said enough, but to be prejudice is to burn bridges before they are even built. When you realize life and your place in it, you open up the door to seeing beauty that doesn't rely on aesthetics. It's interaction and trust that makes it truly beautiful. This has reminded me of that. Thank you so much

[@andpeggy7412]

I wish someone would love me the same way the fish loves that man

[@roberthorn3587]

What a wonderful task you have done!!!!!! Yoriko is a awesome friend!!!!!

[@TofuTyler21]

Who the fuck would dislike this

[@starboysgirl1939]

Long live and stay healthy sir. God bless your good heart

[@haibigboy]

I've always thought that fish were creatures of low-intelligence and thus unable to develop a close bond with humans. Seems like I'm wrong all along.

[@pedromfl]

Most animals are capable of developing a relationship of "This human feeds me".

[@maryfinelli9390]

A great book about how amazing and admirable they are is: What a Fish Knows.

[@loriscolangeli6142]

Dude, each and every animal is smarter than you think

[@spades2575]

Big brain time

[@suspiciouscheese4518]

CupDio I’d say this is what a big brain fish looks like if I’ve ever seen one.

[@canecorsomolosser3294]

A true and honest man with a great heart. Tnkx for this video

[@KurdistanLazo]

Everyone gangsta until he see’s the fish at a fish market

[@mannygomez5367]

One good accomplishment is enough for a life time. 💗

[@mantra4863]

This is sweet