Humpback whale throws snorkeller into the air

A humpback whale has been spotted tossing a snorkeller in the air off Australia's Gold Coast. Two Youtubers were on a swim with the mammals when one of their tour guides was shot out from the water.

#whale #australia #snorkeler

[lindapatterson]

This makes me very angry because individuals are not allowed to swim with humpbacks throughout the world. This could have been a mother whale protecting her calf, could have been a whale that was very anxious about being herded by snorkelers or could have been a sick whale. Please, please respect these endangered species!

[TravelLife]

Even the gentlest of creatures resort to violence when encountering content creators. Really shows how intelligent they are

[susanray]

I was rooting for the whale. Humans need to stop harassing wildlife.

[TheRealMichelleElynHogan]

There are a number of laws protecting the largest mammals from our attentions…like this. I hope the Authorities are notified about these people and are dealt with accordingly.

[leafclover]

Give no credit to the snorkel tour company! This idiot was astride the whale! Keep your distance!

[frederickaadair]

I think he tried to ride on the whales back which is really not cool!

[reneel]

Why are these people harassing wildlife in the first place?! Hopefully these ridiculous people are ID'd and fined.

[Texdc]

Why was he that close to the whale. He's lucky

[a.m.v.]

Was he trying to ride the whale because it sure looked like he was.

[tiffaniewelch]

People need to learn how to leave Animals Alone.

[McGiver]

GO WHALE!...
STOP THESE TIKTOKERS!...

[gigisumer]

Looks like they are doing a common snorkel with whales but should not try to harass these docile creatures.

[furai-ingfalc-kuru]

The whales are revolting against us lately hey 😂

[theghostoftravel]

still waiting for the " TOSS IN THE AIR " part

[kqhfseb]

Stop getting so close to the wild life.

[rfqpbmg]

Shame no broken bones ! Keep away from what limited wildlife we have left on this earth…

[postalcanary]

Was it male or female ?
Even if it’s a male. Even if it’s NOT calving season - that was just STUPID.

[BrettHaring-moeo]

Not the brightest sardine in the can. I've allowed close approach, never initiated it and it is magnificent.

[LisaFerguson-lwil]

"Come on guys, let's blow the Utubers out of the water"

[YourCreatorGod]

They should go to jail for harassing that whale, it was more than likely trying to eat.😢