Tourists Kiss Friendly Giant Grey Whale During Close Encounter

Some lucky tourists kissed a friendly grey whale as it approached their boats off Magdalena Bay in San Carlos, Mexico.

Alexander Banky posted video showing the whale breaching and moving toward his boat on February 01. The whale patiently allows a number of tourists to kiss it, before spraying the visitors.

“It really made you feel a connection to nature,” Banky told Storyful. “I hope this video makes people realize how important it is to protect and appreciate the natural beauty of our planet.”

Credit: Alexander Banky via Storyful
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[colleen]

When the bald dude rubbed his head I lost it! 🤣🤣 something stupid funny, I'd do 😃

[kathleentyson]

goodness, what an incredible experience, it’s as if this beautiful creature was asking for that lovely kiss, this made me cry, this is some these people will never ever forget.

[dominikgietl]

Ever heard of zoonotic diseases? Whenever you want to observe animals do it with your eyes - and don't f*ing touch or lick everything like a toddler.

I can understand how this is felt as a beautiful experience by the tourists but such irresponsible tourism leads to the spread of diseases and invasive species into vulnerable ecosystems.

[dreamersruleNOW]

Where’s his eyes and mouth? Don’t get eaten. Isn’t he cute?!