One of the best parts about water activities like snorkeling, scuba diving, and kayaking is the ability to interact with nature, and see wild animals in their natural habitat. However, this couple got a shocking surprise when an afternoon of whale watching turned into a close encounter with the giant animal.
Luckily, the couple stayed calm while the whale lifted the entire kayak out of the water and held them beached on its body.
On a sunny afternoon, this couple went out kayaking, and from a distance, they noticed whales at the surface of the water.
As they watched from afar, one whale swam towards the couple, and they were able to see the incredible animal close up.
However, the whale got so close that it actually lifted the couple and the entire kayak up out of the water. They had to stay calm until the whale finally put them back down, and they could safely paddle away.
Watch the entire video below to see the incredible moment these kayakers have a close encounter with a whale.
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