Humpback whales breaching water surprise family off Newfoundland coast

Two humpback whales surprised a family that were on a boat off the coast of Newfoundland in Conception Bay on Sunday when the whales breached the water multiple times, with Sean Russell capturing the moments on video.

The whales jumped into the air several times, creating large splashes in the distance, with the first breaches causing Russell's daughter to look in surprise at the camera.

The first two breaches appear to have happened near their boat, before the mammals breached again further away, with Russell saying it was "beautiful" and his daughter saying "show-off."

“It’s not uncommon to have whales around the boat,” Russell told Global News on Monday. “The whales are usually around and eating there, too.”

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[coryrobert]

Not sure what I liked more, the whales or the kid being so hyped. She'll have that memory for life

[sheriphaff]

I love her reaction, she nearly cried from happiness (I would have too!) and you can tell she is comfortable and confident in the boat. May they have many more happy experiences like this - thanks for sharing!

[MioRaem]

I'm fully convinced the whale was doing this for them. Theyre smart.

[behuman]

Very cool and loved her surprised response.

[lisacowley]

Her precious face and that giggle! Oh the innocence and awe of childhood!❤❤❤

[MsTempestj]

There are sights so wondrous in nature, they literally take your breath away. Something about whales breaching the water just makes me teary eyed. Those huge mammals leaping out of the water, how did this one do such a beautiful twist? I loved the child's reaction. "What just happened?" Moments like this, are magical and last forever. The young lady will never forget this special event that her family shared. What just happened indeed.

[Milehih]

Newfoundland has some of the nicest people I've ever met. Can't wait to go back.

[Samsquench]

Made that young lady forever have the special memory. As a Father, these are the moments that we live for. Just to see the surprise and amazement in her face I am sure mad Dad’s day

[titansjojo]

"You scared 'em."
"Jared that man just called us cowards."
"Well we'll show him!"

[heikel.]

Wow wow look at the girl. She will never forget this moment

[hamzabm]

that was my reaction wow god bless our planet

[allthingsservethebeam]

The whales were beautiful and so was the precious little girl's reaction.😇

[sharathrao]

Lol... that’s kid’s reaction is priceless....

Lucky sighting... good one!

[mrsdisney]

The look on her face is priceless... Beautiful.. Bless u😍😍😍

[nikkitytom]

Not sure what charms me more ... the breaching whales or the girl's delighted reaction. 🤗

[eschwarz]

that's the coolest whale breach I've seen and s/he did it twice in a few seconds! Amazing they can lift their immense tonnes of weight out of the water and do a near turn!

[christinegraves]

Absolutely amazing!!! It's nice to see nature being nature. Another testimony that we need to protect what we haven't already lost.

[cromerbeach]

Wonderful creatures, let's all try a little harder to keep our oceans cleaner

[greengiant]

Now that's a front row seat enough... And the expression on her face . . Priceless .... 😍 .... Whales are awesome beautiful beings...

[familyforlove]

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