Giant Whale Approaches Unsuspecting Paddle Boarder

[@prissilou]

I'm in awe after watching this video. The whales are obviously intelligent, gentle, and cognizant when interacting with this paddleboarder. Amazing!

[@drixc1]

I live in an Island where 4 months per year hundreds of humpback whales come to mate or give birth. When we humans want to meet them , we dont really get to decide, it is always their choice to let us approach or even most of the time their choice to approach us. Incredibly delicate, these submarine sized animals can come very close but never hurt us while they could easily kill us unintentionnally. To me it is one of these proofs that they are intelligent conscious animals

[@peartdahurt]

​@@drixc1 That sounds really cool and reminds me of the whale like creatures in Avatar The Way of Water.

[@carolmayhardie]

A mammal that has a brain the size of a car- there must be lots going on in there. Compassion for animals should not be dependent on brain size in any case.

[@TheChoralist]

​@@drixc1I'm curious which island do you live?! I'd love to look it up and learn more about the place

[@josephmedina6403]

This is why 1:58 whales don't cuddle !

[@realcolormusic]

The sense of his body is crazy. Even as such a giant he knows exactly where he is and can control it's movements. Whales are true beauties

[@SickandTired95]

I’m in awe! He never accidentally splashed, overturned, or lifted her board.

[@cherylschmacher701]

🎶🎶🧜‍♀️🌺The gentle giants 🐳🌺🧜‍♀️🎶🎶❣️

[@kreterakete]

😂 of course you can control yourself too, aren’t you ?

[@jonyjo3622]

​@@kreteraketeProbably not at that size.

[@scottcantdance804]

​@@jonyjo3622 but you know where all your limbs are when handling a hamster or a bug, right? It's the same concept.

[@macarenacaballes8873]

Southern right whales are extremely playful and friendly. They love getting near the boats when people go sightseeing, they bump them a little to play and stretch their fins and tails out. When they play with their babies they'd take this arch position? And babies will jump over them. And they sing and chat all along. I've been lucky enough to witness all this, they're so beautiful and lovely!

[@deprofundis3293]

This is wonderful to hear! I did wonder if southern right whales specifically tended to be like this. ❤

[@macarenacaballes8873]

@@deprofundis3293 they're very gentle, and they do have a curious disposition, so it's common to see them approaching people. What's so adorable to me is that they do the same with people as they do with other whales to have fun? It's an experience totally worth-having. They're super cute!

[@trophyscene5015]

What location do you have to go to for whale watching to see this type of whale?

[@macarenacaballes8873]

@@trophyscene5015I'm from Argentina. You have to go to "Puerto Madryn" or Port Madryn. From there, they take you to the locations where the whales are, dolphins, and also to the magellan penguin natural reserve, among other flora and fauna attractions. You can go from Trelew as well, and you also have a fantastic paleontology museum there. It's a magnificent experience, I recommend them to everybody, it was truly so wonderful, it's top experience in life list worthy.

[@Habitation2023]

👀

[@geisaune793]

It’s just really touching that it knows it needs to be gentle if it wants to play with a creature so much smaller than it is

[@Argumemnon]

Not only that but it seems to understand that the board itself is not alive so it can hit it gently without issue. It's not scientific but I think Cetaceans know what humans are when they see them. Insane that we almost hunted them to extinction, for several species.

[@JhonJairoBernal-i3j]

Many humans see an ant and think about stepping on it. Whereas larger animals see humans and simply think about giving them affection.

[@lynnbiggs4871]

Animals are far more intuitive than we give them credit for. What beautiful moments for the lady on the board. She will carry the memory of that encounter forever

[@susanpanse6580]

Breathtaking

[@arrjee9474]

Maybe

[@happygolucky9004]

Some are but there are some less than aware animals out there too 😂 Humans are animals as well capable of great gentleness and awareness. I think it's good not to overly idealize the animal kingdom. Nature is amazing and frightening.

[@Physics072]

? Even in the 1960s they taught about mammals, whales dolphins and Orangutans are very intelligent. They never discredited them back then. When did they start to discrete them? Do they not teach about animals in schools anymore?

[@christopherwellman2364]

We are animals. Why would other animals be any different?

[@AnnaGladden-z3s]

This interaction was beautiful between the whale and paddle boarder and how gentle he was not at all aggressive even the friend that joined in wasn't.

[@silentkiller-rv9ox]

Id be litrally freaked out

[@comradeleppi2000]

It was a woman

[@Under-Kaoz]

Was beautiful, until she pulled her phone out an ruined it.

[@taterboob]

@@Under-KaozYou’re going to tell me that you wouldn’t try to capture that once-in-a-lifetime moment? How is that any different from pulling out a camera and snapping a picture?

[@Under-Kaoz]

@@taterboob No, I wouldn't. I rarely take a camera out and take pictures. I live the moment. I dont even think of social media and pictures. You lose that connection to reality when you focus on your camera angle and lighting.

[@timOtycocjin]

I love the little push! It's so adorable to watch.

[@franzmerkhan1237]

KI?

[@liveletlive3348]

The whale knew how little of it's strength is required to push that board, that's being so strong yet modest ! The way the boarder remained calm is also appreciable

[@TimInUT]

Absolutely! The boarder just took it all in, and didn't feel the need to pet it or swim with it. Both respectful of each other.

[@nate_reatcz]

I would cry right after. We need to protect these beautiful and intelligent creatures for the next generations. We must protect them

[@SeattleRaindrop206]

I agree 1,000% We need to protect them and our waters 🌎 🐳 🐋 🦈

[@cola9145]

While enjoying the beauty of it, all I could wonder was how many plastic bottles and nets are in their stomachs. Mankind has to do better.

[@D-A-N-]

Protecting them is leaving them

[@_Listen_to_Solar_Kama_Sutra]

Humans are causing mass extinction and protecting nothing

[@Maxim_Um84]

В некоторых странах на них до сих пор охотятся и это законно. Например на Аляске.

[@pete9688]

Kudos to the lady for staying calm! My heart would have jumped out of my chest!!

[@blueskies386]

Yes, I think I'd have been embracing the paddle board rather than the "once in a lifetime experience " mentioned.

[@Gloriagal78]

@@blueskies386😂

[@ellenthewonderland]

Exactly what I was thinking😂

[@alexrodrigoUK]

I mean, she's in a boat in the ocean, she couldn't do anything even if she wanted to, she had no choice lol

[@GZuraman]

It's a matter of reaction. She could have died. You don't ever expect to have a playful experience with an animal like that in those conditions. Being frightened would have been absolutely normal, but she didn't panic.

[@ari_peacock26]

I don't know how she fought the urge not to touch it! Such a beautiful creature being so gentle! 🥰

[@SherryHill-k5y]

I don't either -- how she kept from touching it.

[@mikerodrick2430]

I would have had to touch it to acknowledge its presence or like petting a dog. I can't imagine what an amazing experience that would be.

[@MasterboxProduction]

​@@theflyfromthefly qhe wasn't operating it, another person was (we see another board in the video). But yeah, they were prepared to shoot some videos, but I honestly don't think they planned this encounter (nobody can, this is pure luck)

[@terrycools6731]

Forreal how could you resist jumping in after it showed to be so friendly!!! Id be tempted to jump in with orcas so Id definitely swim with a playful whale!!! Plus u gotta aknowledge it somehow besides just sitting there!!! Rude of her!!!

[@paush51]

​@@mikerodrick2430I don't think a whale would feel your touch due to thick skin.

[@elenal2012]

What for a privilege and honor to have been approached, so very gently and respectfully, by this magnificent being, this beautiful whale.

[@lifeaschronicallyingrid]

We have to protect what’s left of this magnificent and incredible creatures. What a beautiful interaction ❤ I’m in awe of how calm the paddle boarder was through this.

[@geeewiz2231]

ikr I'd be so scared . I be paddling as fast as I could to get to land.

[@HalfWarrior]

We don’t have to do anything except leave them alone.

[@adamcool9318]

Exactly we dont need to do anything but leave them alone! ❤

[@QueenMegaera]

​​@@HalfWarrior @adamcool9318 well, we also have to stop heating up the oceans and dumping plastic in them and overfish in them. But that could be included in "leaving them alone". 😉

[@Bonzman]

I was kayaking off the coast of Cumbria UK once and a dolphin came along side and nudged the boat and gave me a look that seemed almost human, he/she then looked at me and I had the feeling it was looking into my very soul. It was an experience I will never forget.

[@Bonzman]

@RepentandbelieveinJesusChrist0 Thanks but I'm agnostic, Blessed be.

[@lorrainerane2158]

Could be someone you had lost and has now returned as a dolphin. Soul to soul connection

[@plllot9713]

he/she? wtf? 😂 why are you assuming their pronouns. IT, it looked at you. it's a wild animal, its sex is completely irrelevant.

[@crazyprayingmantis5596]

I get high and gaze into the eyes of dolphins several times a month while out surfing, its next level when you're blazed af. 😑

[@WanderingWriter]

​@plllot9713 well dolphins will violate nearly anything that moves if they're in the mood. Its gender can matter then

[@Firebird.1991]

Sometimes I feel like whales are not really aware of how massive they are which goes to show how humble and gentle they are making them even more magical

[@jackslater5886]

They evolved relatively quickly from land creatures no bigger than a small dog so I guess it's feasible they never actually realised how big they had gotten 🤔

[@edmosave65]

It seems to me they do know because of how remarkably gentle and careful they are not to hurt her or overturn the kayak. ❤

[@drixc1]

It is the contrary. They perfectly know because they are incredibly delicate when approaching us, never hurting us while they could easily unintentionnally kill us. Intelligent conscious and peaceful animals....unlike us

[@drixc1]

​@@edmosave65you are absolutely right

[@lsingstock1646]

Ya they're like puppies. Clumsy and playful.

[@rolandgothburgh7708]

This giant was so gentle and graceful he knew she understood the message. Very intelligent and playful at the same time. Extraordinary.

[@cydkriletich6538]

Beautiful. And the woman was so very respectful of those magnificent creatures. She only used the paddle when they were not directly around her board, likely to neither threaten them nor discourage the interaction. A fascinating and once-in-a-lifetime moment for this fortunate woman.

[@strmhendrix2582]

I think we all agree that whales are the most forgiving species on this earth for being so gentle with us despite how cruel we are to them. This is truly a heartwarming video

[@Cleeon]

Sometimes, I still surprised that past ago, human hunt them down, for whale oil, I imagine the whales welcoming and happy when human come to them but what's next? They're killed

[@robertjensen1048]

You do realize that whales don’t actually know that people have been cruel to them? How would they have figured that out?

[@strmhendrix2582]

@@robertjensen1048 whales and dolphins are very intelligent - think about if you survived getting shot twice in the same area.. wouldn't you tell your family about it to prevent it happening to them? Whales communicate this in the same way and the message is passed on through generations, and this can be seen with killer whales.

[@Boredmillenial]

​@@robertjensen1048 Whales live a long time. Some of them probably remember their family members being killed by humans before it became illegal. Most of them probably don't though. That is, unless they live near Japan or Norway😅

[@Azarath_Metrion_Zinthos]

​@@sebastianforbes1we call such people Selfish narcissists 💀

[@timfarney5165]

This literally made me cry. There is a point in this video where it mentions the whale demonstrating intelligence, gentleness, curiosity and respect - all admirable traits for sure - yet ones that far, far too often humans fail to demonstrate to wildlife. Still, I am grateful that I was able to watch this.

[@timfarney5165]

@@alanboyd9013 it means it actually, truly made me cry.

[@brendam5380]

I totally was crying and rewound many times Fascinating Memorizing

[@asesoriaintegral]

​@@alanboyd9013una estupidez que está demás

[@asesoriaintegral]

Es literal

[@PMP51964]

I couldn't have said it better! I still hate to think of these beautiful intelligent creatures being hunted and killed for oil! It breaks my heart. I truly am a sentient being and sometimes wish I was born in a different time if there ever will be a time when we aren't killing animals for any reason.

[@tinkabreytenbach-sima8218]

It's almost as if they are making sure she is okay. Like encouraging her to move to shore, beautiful 💝

[@FrequentShopper]

Gentle giants they know their strength and are so kind and playful to the little hoomans! Beautiful ❤🐋 🐋

[@linas-oh3kq]

​@Pseudocilicia While I agree anything like that can happen. I've never seen or heard of it happening. It's just your opinion. Where is your proof? Why can't you just enjoy the experience of seeing it for yourself. Without the least bit of judgment? Could it be your just jealous. Because you've never had that experience? How sad! Geeez... chill out!

[@bellarose6509]

No words can express the wonder of this. How blessed that person is to have such an experience, and how blessed we are that there was a person to document it.❤

[@trueaussie9230]

How fortunate we are that whales still exist.

[@kaminenianirudh]

Both are probably the same person😊

[@auntiejen5376]

I believe that any time a "wild" creature chooses to interact with us will change our perception of the world around us. It's a moment of awe and wonder we could never imagine happening, but also a moment we will treasure for the rest of our lives.

[@assordante2205]

Stfu. People are animals, but there's not a chance you feel such a profound connection when a stranger walks up to you and starts a conversation.

[@nebraskatpp]

Women….. TYPICAL!… and typically WRONG

[@ginam5683]

❤

[@auntiejen5376]

@@assordante2205 Of course that can happen, because there are some extraordinary people in the world.

[@MadameX_]

Beautifully said. ❤

[@abologbonrinomolade2187]

I'm not gonna lie.... I love every bit of this As much as we say these adventures, that we Africans don't embark are what keep us alive.... This was beautiful to watch and kudos to the woman❤❤

[@The_Darkest1]

The gentle push of the board just did it for me. How beautiful, they are so strong and powerful, if that whale wanted to knock them off the board, they would do so with such ease. But he chose not to. Because they clearly have more respect and intelligence than most humans do. In my opinion

[@SraTacoMal]

Every mammal knows true power is in a perfect boop.

[@GHAOST]

He probably thought she was broke down lol

[@tonycruz5643]

He was saying get out of here it's too dangerous,but this fool thinks it's playing and it's so amazing.whale probably was saying "your lucky it's me, now scam"

[@carlandersson7870]

Yeah unlike a sadistic human crushing a bug or something. Whales truly have fascinating psyches.

[@GHAOST]

@@carlandersson7870 Like the whales at SeaWorld? Or the ones who keep flipping boatS in the gulf?

[@LAStars-sratS]

The whale is 100% aware of every inch of its body❣️ so gentle ♥️♥️♥️ what a phenomenal occurrence! Lucky woman.

[@LAStars-sratS]

@alastairwallace6153 u r not giving the whale enough credit.

[@Shadow_Wraith]

I cried when I hand fed a wild fox years ago, it felt really special, it was special. This whale interaction though must be life changing, beyond beautiful.

[@thexbigxgreen]

You're my kind of person ❤

[@Shadow_Wraith]

@@thexbigxgreen Thanks 😅

[@ArijitianAS]

Be a vegetarian

[@Shadow_Wraith]

@@ArijitianAS Why? Cows and their calves still suffer to provide you with dairy for example. Being vegetarian is nothing special. Many still eat fish too. It's hypercritical.

[@pohordebbarma4505]

​@@Shadow_WraithI think apex predators should become a vegetarian Tiger would have nice green lettuce and crocodile brocoli

[@catherinehourihan3768]

How wonderful, we humans have a lot to learn from them. Imagine if the mainstream news showed stories like this all the time - it would be a different world.

[@FredSmith-r8g]

❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@lauriedi1]

Well said!

[@siriusbizniss]

Tell that to the Chinese.

[@user-vm5ud4xw6n]

Why do you think that?

[@mikerodrick2430]

It would possibly provide for inner reflection. Some soothing music accompanying it.

[@345kobi]

What an incredible experience. She and the person filming are over the top fortunate. This should help us with the motivation to help save the ocean and all these beautiful animals.

[@spiritbond8]

good, now stop driving

[@jackseve]

That was a little playful baby.

[@trophyscene5015]

Yet they keep building more offshore wind farms along the coast, and it makes me sick 😠 More whales will die this year...

[@carriebradley7634]

This is breathtaking! What a magical few minutes in this person's life! Such intelligence, curiosity, and gentleness! They have the ability to do such harm and damage to us, but choose not to! What does that say about them? We could learn so much. This was mesmerizing and beautiful!❤❤❤❤

[@edmosave65]

So well said - exactly! Beautiful, awe-inspiring creatures.

[@lisaburnage]

It brought tears to my eyes, just gorgeous to watch ❤

[@ansdguy1]

Keep in mind that whales are sentient creatures. They love and protect and are very family and pod oriented. Nothing like sharks and most dominant sea animals. They are much like dolphins, an other mammal.

[@nancydemoss2945]

I wish it was me! ❤🐳🐋

[@MC-blessed]

AMEN ❤

[@lindafunicello3574]

Watching this made me realize that any animal with a high level of intelligence most get bored if alone too much. That may be the reason why they would like to make some kind of interaction with someone. A beautiful and memorable experience.

[@carratt13]

Incredible intelligence and gentleness. We have no idea of the magnitude of privilege these beautiful creatures gift us with by being willing to interact.

[@KatherineUribe-1]

Awesome, in the truest meaning of the word: to inspire awe! To have a whale swimming so close while you're completely vulnerable on a paddleboard must be frightening. Yet, the whale inspected the craft & the person on it, never forgetting to be gentle. Truly awesome.

[@lisastenzel5713]

😂❤ Like a toddler in the bathtub playing with the toy boat 😂❤❤❤❤ How cute!

[@swerne01]

Only it's unlikely the toddler would be this gentle.

[@claytonkeates2614]

I'm convinced that these beautiful creatures have an ability to understand more than even humans are capable of. Such an amazing display of intelligence and gentle curiosity.

[@allisoncolby7851]

This was one of the most precious things ive ever seen. Brings tears of joy to my eyes. What beautiful, gentle and intelligent mammals they are. I loved this, and who ever recorded it must have been overjoyed to have captured such a incredible interaction. So amazing and unforgettable, I had to see it again! Thank you so much for sharing it ~

[@ericnewman3352]

This is amazing, especially considering that right whales are so rare. WE are always told that whales are gentle, but if I was that close to the animal, I would be terrified.

[@It-is-me...Melsie]

I recently learned why they acquired the name Right Whale, and it's just awful and feels even worse so after seeing how gentle and interested they were in the paddleboarder.

[@josephdunn3757]

Really??! What would you expect the whale too do?

[@It-is-me...Melsie]

@@josephdunn3757 The whale could have easily and with little effort crushed the paddleboarder just for kicks, much like some people do to animals. But it didn't. Or it may have ignored the insignificant little paddleboarder and decided inadvertently put endanger her by breaching. But it didn't.

[@josephdunn3757]

@@It-is-me...Melsie I guess some people don't know what a whales normal demeanor is??!😮‍💨

[@TheStraightestWhitest]

I'd jump in. If that's how I'm supposed to die, fuck it.

[@Pamellaaaa]

The amount of empathy these creatures have for us when we're in the water is incredible.

[@sambado]

It's just two baby whales, very curious and playful. Yet inteligent enough of their power and force and interact to the paddle boarder accordingly. Incredible creatures.

[@user-vm5ud4xw6n]

God’s creation is never “just” anything. These beasts we created one day before humans and as huge as they are it is we who were given dominion over them , to care for them.

[@shadowdancer8572]

​@@user-vm5ud4xw6n God did not create anything. Because gods do not exist.

[@MiaWasMine]

​@@user-vm5ud4xw6n🙄

[@Angie-Magi-ATIN-Army]

The respect there was well demonstrated, such a gentle giant indeed.

[@josephstocks7495]

I cant help but imagine how wonderful it would be to be able to hear the communications between the two whales while they swam away from the paddle boarder.

[@theclaudacity]

They're like "what a dud" 😂

[@sunskist]

Whale wife "Jesus Benson how many times do I have to ask you to stop messing with those 2 legged creatures they are dangerous! are you trying to put your whole family at risk??" male whale: "I'm sorry hunny I just was fascinated by those weird creatures. you don't think it's crazy imagining what it would feel like to walk with two sticks instead of our flippers?"

[@AmitKpradhan]

​@@sunskisthahaa .... Hell yeah 😂

[@EliteWarrior13]

"Wouldnt it be funny if i just slammed her with my tail" "No *screeebloop* that would not be funny, just leave them alone theyre dangerous"

[@sweetyk2728]

​@@sunskist😂😂😂

[@evawood438]

So absolutely magical.....and spiritual.....Can imagine how person felt experiencing that incredible interaction.....Absolutely life-changing.....

[@RobertStewart-i3m]

We encountered whales a couple times commercial fishing in Alaska, where I'm from. Even had them lift it's tail out of the water beside our 45' boat. There are no words to describe how incredible and gentle they were with us. Far nicer than the 12' shark that tried to take my arm off. And whales are far smarter than we realize. Whales are just......fantastic. It was a humbling experience.

[@westaussie965]

The fish you are killing are just as “incredible and gentle” you just choose to be in awe of one and eat the other 🤦‍♀️

[@RobertStewart-i3m]

@@westaussie965 A 4 pound salmon is food. A 30 ton whale that's intelligent is awe inspiring. If you want to eat salads all day, go right ahead. And please continue to use your 1A Right to speak-- the Right I wore the Republics uniform to protect. BUT-- don't compare a salmon to a whale.

[@davidboult4143]

​​@@RobertStewart-i3m sharks are fish. Whales are mammals, like us.

[@moniqueh79]

My heart was beating so fast watching this.. I don't think I could be that calm

[@heartsrequiem09]

When it bumped the boat my heart jumped.

[@mandingo9471]

In a situation like this you’d be surprised how calm you’d be.

[@heartsrequiem09]

@@mandingo9471What else can one do in the middle of the water but be calm and accept that you are going to be eaten jk

[@mandingo9471]

@@heartsrequiem09 That and if you've ever been scared shitless your body will counteract this stress response and promote a sense of calm, this is when the parasympathetic nervous system is activated.

[@nineblackgoats]

It's even more amazing when you take into account the fact that these individuals appear to be pretty young. One would expect them to be rather rowdy, as young animals (and humans) tend to be, but they appear to be very aware of their size and the damage they could cause if they weren't careful.

[@MEdwin1636]

Looking at this started the tears. So in awe. I touched my face to make sure that I was actually crying, and I was. So beautiful and breathtaking.

[@JoseSalazar-or1oo]

This is the most spiritual and beautiful thing I have seen. They say whales are the most empathetic and great judge or character, animal out there. The most spiritual creature. It understands it stature but yet the most peaceful creature. They are aware of most things we don't understand. For a creature like this to approach a human in a manner such as this is a privilege and blessing in itself.

[@rossanamassariol4337]

É engraçado que assim que acabei de ver o vídeoe desejei ter mais amorosidade, paciência e gentileza nessa vida com tudo e com todos.

[@jazminbendaw5701]

I would have passed out! She did a great job staying very calm. 🥰

[@antoninip]

After that experience, nothing else could compare.

[@makeitcount8164]

She did a great job

[@ErikBongers]

True, but then again, the human wasn't a threat to her.

[@mirnapapa7585]

Allí las respetan es su habitat natural, pasan siempre.

[@andromedakrull5239]

😂😂😂 me too! Actually I could hardly watch the whole video! I'm an animal lover but this's a bit too much. Definitely an once in a lifetime experience. Well, it'd be enough for me!😮

[@PsychoKupcake]

I would be crying. To see something as majestic as a whale playing with me? Beyond words. Just tears of beauty.

[@theFlashsuperhero]

Whoever captured such a magical moment on film from this angle deserves huge thanks and an award!🙏

[@AnonymousEnergy369]

The woman sitting alone in the board watching in relaxed state must be appreciated for her patience and boldness. She doesnt even seem to get fear or excited. The synchronization of their mind is wonderful ❤❤❤❤❤

[@charlieross-BRM]

I haven't been out on a boat to see them but a friend who did, on a large inflatable, said he anticipated that if they were lucky enough to get a whale come along side he would be at the very least - very nervous. The inflatables don't seat you much higher than that paddle board. He said he couldn't explain it but everyone on the inflatable became calm and serene, even when the first part of the whale to rise above the water was a huge eye and it was very obviously examining them.

[@K9_Queen]

This is INCREDIBLE. What an amazing encounter

[@gregorybelden3545]

Whales acting with complete grace. Thanks for the video. This was awe inspiring.

[@Aaron-z9o]

How could anything else in life top that, I'm in absolute awe. It appears those gentle giants are more intelligent than most people, it also appears they are extremely self aware... AMAZING!!!

[@Sophiawanderer]

Imagine if humans were this gentle and respectful to the planet and all sentient beings!!! I can dream….

[@ТатьянаАстахова-о2р]

С Вами полностью согласна.

[@elenal2012]

I was thinking the same.

[@stejer211]

We would still be living in caves, with no WiFi.

[@AVM26]

@@stejer211 you won't be able to eat your wifi when the soil, water and air pollution reaches the point of no return.

[@stejer211]

@@AVM26 I could order a pizza with it.

[@targetgaming8307]

Man your heartbeat increases when you see him closely and the size can be terrified you when you are on skateboard

[@Krill_all_health_insuranceCEOs]

This is unbelievably amazing. These creatures are clearly so intelligent. I just wish we had a way to communicate with them. I know that woman will never forget this experience. She was just approached by not just one but TWO incredible giant creatures, two Right whales. Who can say that?

[@ReallyTiedTheRoomTogether]

If you search “AI whale language” you’ll see that humans are currently trying to decode what their vocalisations mean. So we might not be that far off understanding them. I hope we as a species can use this as a force for good and not let capitalism or greed get in the way of what could be such a breakthrough in compassion for animals 🥺❤️

[@BassPlayer9000]

They would probably tell us to stop throwing our crap in the waters

[@carolinaprexl3874]

Yes You can communicate with Them throughMeditation.. Just Return to Your Holy Spirit and There You can Be with Them not only in The Spirit but in Conciousness🙌

[@Krill_all_health_insuranceCEOs]

@@BassPlayer9000 yeah for sure

[@ttmc573]

I don't know why I'm sitting here crying watching this. Beautiful

[@Cvmanuel227]

It being so gentle shows how incredibly smart they are

[@The_Rob_D]

You can never really imagine just how big these absolutely beautiful animals are until you see them interact with a person.

[@nightowl4206]

So big yet so gentle! Unbelievable..

[@SociallyBrandedMedia]

Wow! Lifetime experience. I think that was the mother telling he child that it's time to go... 😊

[@1614antuanna]

Какие деликатные и дружелюбные животные! Ведь киту перевернуть лодку - одна секунда. Но он не просто размахивает плавником, а аккуратно помогает лодке плыть. И как медленно они двигаются! Чтобы воду не волновать! Милые киты, как же я вас люблю!

[@Panpan1568]

Such a beautiful and amazing experience and the buzz of not knowing if you might accidentally get injured or worse. Fantastic that it was filmed and filmed so well. Thank you for sharing.

[@peterkelly6146]

What a wonderful world Luis Armstrong

[@cosmicabyss7358]

Yeah every a buzz to know you might be murdered at any moment. Lol

[@Orpilorp]

That was so beautiful. God made those enormous creatures so playful and curious. I imagine the paddle boarder's heart is racing at the thought of their interest in her.

[@NicholasPaulFranks]

Glorious! What a privilege to have experienced that :)

[@Ruth-ff7jw]

This is truly wonderful. So very gentle with the canoe. Best thing I have seen in a while. The lady will never forget this. Beautiful. ❤

[@wildlifev.h.countryvscruis7697]

Wow!!!!, to be that lady on the paddle board, considering these creatures breach and break yachts in half, the gentleness that this whale showed in pushing the board is amazing, blown away, an experience that you’d think about daily for the rest of your years and it’d put the hugest smile on your face, nothing short of magical this interaction is, kudos to this lady, so jealous of such an experience 🙌🙏🏼✌️🤙 respect !!

[@060700nona]

They don't break yachts in half that's orcas 🙄

[@wildlifev.h.countryvscruis7697]

@@060700nona think you’ll find with a little research whales do breach and break yachts, difference to orcas attacking boats and have even sank a few by ripping rudders apart and smashing into hulls, whales breach and land on boats a man was killed in Sydney and another thrown over board when whale breached and landed on it, tourist boats are occasionally landed on whilst whale watching, several times in Queensland Australia whales have breached and landed on yachts leaving them stranded and needing to be towed to harbour, America several times this has happened also, orcas attack boats and sink them, whales breach and land on boats breaking them, check KZbin clips , news reports if in disbelief

[@pauln.6072]

I really don’t know what to say, except how beautiful sometimes nature in life could be

[@anjfehr]

This whale could have easily knocked her off the board and dragged her to the ocean floor if he wanted to. But this just goes to show you how gentle and respectful they are of us humans. Amazing! ♥️♥️♥️

[@jeffreyk4345]

There are only three animals that have ever been recorded to harm or kill for pleasure. Humans, chimpanzees, and dolphins. We think of it as normal because we're a messed up society, but other animals only harm with a purpose.

[@racheljames7]

Alot of them do though. They sink boats. This woman was very lucky that whale wasn't in a different mood.

[@anjfehr]

Wow, do they? I had no idea. I've never seen any of those videos.

[@alexanderg1935]

​@@anjfehr​They don't actually. There are virtually no instances of whales attacking boats, other than a pod of Orcas off Portugal recently. Orca attacks (like other whales) are almost unheard of in the wild. There's speculation that these attacks were because a member of their pod was recently injured or killed by a vessel.

[@anjfehr]

@@alexanderg1935 ok that's good. That makes me happy. 🙂

[@mymadalegnas2]

It’s so intelligent. Aware of its size and strength and of the humans’ fragility.

[@Елена-х7г6в]

Как кит осторожен! Ему интересно кто это, но он осознает свою силу и очень деликатен! Я потрясена, что он исследуя доску (извините, не знаю как этот предмет называется), совсем легонько ее подтолкнул! Если бы он хотел, то один удар хвоста... И всё... А 🐳 только осторожно подтолкнул доску плавником! Память на всю жизнь у этой девушки. Невероятные эмоции!

[@rkug777]

I can’t get enough of this! How beautiful and magnificent these gentle giants are!! Lucky woman to experience this, but amazing that she remained so calm too.

[@Monteiroo0]

O cuidado que ela teve de empurrar a prancha devagar... não tem como não dizer que não é um animal com uma inteligência absurda. Eu me sentiria muito privilegiado com essa interação.

[@shernarich1783]

Wow! That was so beautiful.!

[@4Kandlez]

What's amazing is that the Whale is aware this is not just an object floating on the sea to be played with, but has a living creature on it. It could easily have tossed it about but was gentle and curious, showing how intelligent these creatures are.

[@ЛюдмилаБартенева-ф8э]

Какая грация! Природа матушка, спасибо за это чудное создание! ❤❤❤

[@MsTexasinOH]

This video actually made me catch my breath. It was so awe-inspiring of how wonderful nature can be

[@storypals]

OMG the whale gently pushed the paddleboard like playing with a toy in a bathtub :)

[@dondiegodelevega2092]

It's almost as if this whale knew that this human chose to leave the human domain, join the whales domain, while the human completely exposes itself, helpless. This whale knew this and appreciated it. Beautiful.

[@Dellvmnyam]

She didn’t look helpless.

[@TDashem]

Either that or he was just asking if she has an onlyfans.

[@lewstone5430]

Please tell us more on what the whale was thinking!

[@inyourgranmaass3605]

​@@lewstone5430😂😂😂

[@joelluongo7419]

Yeah, I came to a similar conclusion. The girl & the paddle board don't fit there.. but, the whale just processed the situation. It's like.. if a bear/wolfe accidentally wandered into a neighborhood.. humans process the situation.. and attempt to figure out how to handle it the best way.

[@4SunnyinMiami2]

Love that gentle fin nudging the board as if it knew there was someone on it and didn't want to hurt them.❤

[@brianmcallister114]

Amazing and so beautiful that this wonderful animal wanted to play and communicate in some way with a human. I was watching this video in absolute awe when I noticed that my vision had become blurred and that my cheeks were wet. Thank you so much for posting this.

[@jpman9795]

Once in a lifetime encounter. Thats one you'd never forget. 🥰

[@lornabegley9913]

So moving. Had me teary-eyed.

[@lisaburnage]

Me too ❤

[@mirandamiller2930]

Had me teary because I know what certain countries do to whales.

[@СергейБоков-я7ж]

❤❤❤❤❤

[@biancaT76]

Das muss wunderschön gewesen sein, diesen grandiosen Tieren zu nah zu sein ❤ wir müssen diese sanften und beeindruckenden Tiere schützen 🙏❤🍀

[@Angel4UTwo]

Wow so beautiful and very gentle. That’s a experience you’ll never forget. I would love to do that!!! Thank you for sharing ❤❤

[@markfellows2268]

No sound is required, just a beautiful interaction between sentient beings. What a lovely experience for them.

[@eyewisheyemight]

Now, if only nations could behave in this manner humanity just might succeed. You can learn a lot from animals. ❤

[@payalnayak8574]

So true!!

[@annoyingbstard9407]

Eating plankton?

[@kadelyn8709]

Exactly!

[@trophyscene5015]

Unfortunately humans mentally have the ability to do things out of malice and spite so that will never happen for our species.

[@bessmay5353]

Animals eat their young

[@surekhapisal2077]

Whoa the fact that this feat was captured makes it awesome. The whale stole the show and the lady played along well. Quite a treat to watch.

[@davidtruong9367]

What an incredible moment….I have goosebumps and I’m watching it from my iPhone a year later. Can’t even imagine the magnitude and impact the kayaker must have felt. So very fortunate & lucky.

[@rebelchaser]

Wow! What an amazing experience!🥰💓

[@davidboyle1902]

This is all the more amazing considering this whale’s history. It’s called the Right Whale because it floats after being harpooned. As a species, we have not been kind to our fellow travelers. A rare and touching moment, and a memory that will stay with this lucky paddler for the rest of her life.

[@ImmortalSausage]

If this is a North Atlantic right whale this is very rare, they are critically endangered. Maybe less than 300 by now

[@doracotterell2863]

@davidboyle1902 - Thanks 4 the info! Would you also know ‘where’ is this location? Please tell us all. 😊

[@cleanserene6330]

The caption said Southern Right Whale. But the kayak appeared to change colors too so idk if I believe them.

[@86Kera]

@@ImmortalSausageI just read about a calf who’s expected to not make bc of critical injuries 😢 bc of propellers from a boat

[@lolaaparici7631]

​@@cleanserene6330eran dos kayaks diferentes, y dos personas diferentes, si te fijas verás que hay muchas cosas diferentes en los dos, han hecho un montaje de dos vídeos, aunque el vídeo es muy bonito es una vergüenza cómo nos engañan y nos manipulan en las redes

[@beekneed]

How magnificent.The sweet and gentle curiosity, the perfect control of the flipper giving a tentative push to the board... What a fortunate & unforgettable encounter with perhaps the most fascinating and exquisite beings on Earth.

[@nayelaskitchen]

So gently playing with out giving a dash of scare. What a polite way to show the care and love ❤

[@gladiatormaximus51]

Different paddle boat, different paddler. Still mesmerizing and amazing footage though 👍

[@onelove937]

I literally have tears in my eyes watching this. A huge, majestic, beautiful animal gently playing with another welcoming and gentle being. Silent. Curious. A few moments of pure unexpected joy that neither of them even knew they needed. A moment of mutual respect. And love. Thank you for posting this jewel 💎. 💙🩵 🐋

[@TribeOfGaia]

According to the colors of the boards, it are two different meetings combined … such power and such grace, I’m in awe

[@S.Parrow]

@00:30 you see both boards and both people at the same time

[@shiraisrael-levin1651]

Wow! What an awesome experience! The whales were graceful in swimming. I am glad the paddle boarder took it in and was calm.

[@Anthony-bs4jv]

This is absolutely beautiful.. such curiosity which turns to playfulness. This interaction was incredible ❤

[@VirginiaDominguez-ty8fr]

That was just incredibly beautiful. . Thankyou for posting this. It really touches the heart to see such majestic creatures .❤❤❤

[@yarrowkabrawildadventures7196]

Life isn't worth living if these animals and moments cease to exist