Incredible video shows humpback whale breaching near kayakers

That's a whole lot of whale! In August 2016, A kayaker in British Columbia had a close encounter with a humpback whale when the huge mammal breached very close by.

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[lailaism]

The last one almost gave me a heart attack. So fascinating though, the kayakers were so lucky to witness something so unique 🌎

[pydrosmusic]

Many people don't realize how strong and powerful these animals are. It takes a LOT of power to make a 10 ton animal jump over twenty feet out of the water!

[Sammy-knnb]

Seeing them so free and wild and just living their amazing lives is just beautiful. I’d love to be able to witness their sheer strength in person one day.

[LoveLondon]

"Hold on Julie, lemme do a better one" SPLOOSH

[vjrei]

Then is when you realize we are all just sharing this planet.

[kristen]

“Please tell me you got that Julie”

*misses half the shot*

[MonarC]

for something that weighs that much to lift itself out of the water, it's a shame most of us find it hard to drag ourselves out of bed in the morning.

[esperanzaguadalupe]

I want to thank all you kayakers who were fortunately able to experience this magnificent spectacular display of this awesome humpback whales, so close to you all; thank you for taking these great photos and a huge thank you to all of you for sharing these awesome photographs with the public in "youtube". I have not yet seen, a video like this. Great video and great Job!!!

You all were great also!!! God bless you all, including all the animals in the world.

[dark_matter]

Person: "Please tell me you got that Julie?!?!"
Blue whale: "Well, just incase she didn't, here's a close up!"

[damianb]

what's the location? I must see them live before I die.

[newgirl]

the sound of the breaching is like music to my ear .beautiful creatures .RESPECT

[MonarC]

Girl: Please tell me you got that Julie.
Julie: I didn't, my kayak was rocking too much and...
Humpback Whale: Say no more!

[DropkickNation]

Whale: "HEY EVERYONE! WHAT'S UP?"

Kayakers:

Whale: "?"

[MultiTwentyseven]

whales: "lets spook the fuck out these humans"
humans: "YEAH WHOOO!"
whale 1: "wait they arent even spooked"
whale 2: HOLD MA BEER

[fortuneart]

Tbh this is beautiful and terrifying at the same time especially the last breach...omg

[jdinitials]

0:45 almost got a heart attack there. But that was beautiful.

[sandilo]

What a rare and beautiful treat!! Always lucky to see whales breach. I feel so humbled anytime I have the honor.

[documax]

I'm pretty much convinced these animals do these breaches as an expressive social act for the humans.

[ddtafricangirl]

Protect your wildlife. It's the best thing a country has. 💖💖💖💗💖

[gigglyme]

Not only would it be breathtaking to see them breach but to get a video or photo of the tail flip would be so amazing!