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Whale of a Tale: Kayaker Gets Up Close and Personal With Huge Blue Whale


Whale of a Tale: Kayaker Gets Up Close and Personal With Huge Blue Whale

A kayaker released this incredible video recently of his up close encounter with an enormous Blue Whale:

The Los Angeles Times writes the video was taken by a Redondo Beach kayaker off the coast of Southern California on October 8:

“The YouTube poster, MrRJCtube, described the Oct. 8 experience as ‘heart pounding excitement,” but noted that he does not recommend or endorse trying to swim with whales.

‘The whales are large unpredictable animals and potentially dangerous,’ he wrote.”

Blue whales are the planet’s largest creatures. ABC News writes that their hearts alone are the size of a compact car.

Comments (32)

  • nelan72
    Posted on October 20, 2011 at 5:10pm

    I do not think I have a wall big enough to display it on it as a mount.

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  • punyhuman
    Posted on October 20, 2011 at 2:11am

    I turned the sound of this guy off, didn’t hear a word of it, and turned on the song from the World’s Most Boring Song. I managed to stay awake, and got an eyeful of Blue Whale. cool vid that way.

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  • the bamster
    Posted on October 19, 2011 at 11:59pm

    The EPA charged him with a crime and is now kiyaking at Club Fed.

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  • kayakergirl
    Posted on October 19, 2011 at 7:06pm

    I would do it if I had the chance, worth the risk! I swam with a bunch of barracudas once…well, NOW I know what they are!

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  • AntipasMetochos
    Posted on October 19, 2011 at 3:12pm

    What a terrific experience this must have been. In addition, this guy had the right equipment for offshore kayaking. Ocean Kayak makes ride-ons, not ride-ins; they don’t fill with water if flipped. As far as his personal safety is concerned, catching a fresh-water pickeral, pike, or muskellunge is much more dangerous. They have teeth!

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  • Mainer forever
    Posted on October 19, 2011 at 12:22pm

    That was very cool. Thanks for sharing.

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    • atechgeek
      Posted on October 19, 2011 at 12:50pm

      I dove with a Manta Ray in Bonaire. It is a rare experience to see nature like this up close. I am sure the camera did not do the experience justice. The Manta, by the way, was as soft as baby skin. So awesome. The diving with a whale is a bucket list item for me for sure.

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    • VegasGuy
      Posted on October 19, 2011 at 1:10pm

      I had a blue whale swim alongside my sailboat not more than 20′ away. This was in the same general area. They are HUGE!

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  • iLovecheese
    Posted on October 19, 2011 at 11:25am

    what an amazing experience! God’s creation is just awesome.

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  • countryfirst
    Posted on October 19, 2011 at 11:21am

    The entering the water audio reminded me of the day after I eat Mexican. I know TMI. Other then that I enjoyed it.

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  • bunnybeads
    Posted on October 19, 2011 at 10:17am

    That’s amazing. The grace those spectacular creatures that God created! What is wrong with some of you people? This guy just had an amazing adventure, he was blessed to do something so few people will ever have the privilege of doing. As for being an idiot for getting in the water…no way, he is brave soul, not intimidate by majesty of those amazing animals, but to able enjoy the experience to its fullest.

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  • Stoic one
    Posted on October 19, 2011 at 9:54am

    cool video… had to turn the sound off, upset my dog.
    I did not need the editorial ..

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  • sy212
    Posted on October 19, 2011 at 8:53am

    All fun and games until you turn into a whale turd

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  • notreally
    Posted on October 19, 2011 at 8:35am

    This loudmouth intrudes himself into what should be a silent, magical moment with one of nature’s most majestic creatures. Sign of the times, I guess. Raised his self-esteem, I guess. “It’s all about me,” I guess.

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  • notreally
    Posted on October 19, 2011 at 8:21am

    Kind of disgusting, IMO. He can’t enjoy the majesty of this marvelous creature without injecting himself with his loud mouth “hoo hoo!” Kind of like sports today: a stupid dance in the end zone or belly bumping after a good shot. It always gets back to, “Hey, look at me, mommy!!” rather than a play well executed by the team.

    Next time, dude, shut up and let us enjoy the unique mental state that descends on observers of nature’s wonders.

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    • cryanmccune
      Posted on October 19, 2011 at 9:37am

      I think it’s very cool. @notreally, seams ur the big mouth here. What’s wrong w/ being excited and/or proud of a personal triumph? Not everything should revolve around a team concept. What I accomplish in life I dont plan on sharing w/ you.

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  • bbr48
    Posted on October 19, 2011 at 8:09am

    Takes my breath away. Thanks so much for sharing your experience.

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  • grudgywoof
    Posted on October 19, 2011 at 6:28am

    Stunning! What a day for him. Blue whales are gentle giants and he was in very little danger IMOP. God wants us to enjoy life and that’s what this guy and gal are doing. More power to them and thanks for the video.

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  • Capt. Ron
    Posted on October 19, 2011 at 2:46am

    The guy is nuts he swims with whales and when he gets killed and everyone is suppose to feel sorry him and his family when he gets crushed by the whale.

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  • Kaoscontrol
    Posted on October 19, 2011 at 2:00am

    A blue whale
    Free Willy
    Thar she blows!
    A cigar shaped kyak
    Treading deep waters
    —It’s a scene reminiscent of the Clinton presidency.

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  • ChristinaP55
    Posted on October 19, 2011 at 1:59am

    What an incredible experience – stunning!! I definitely wouldn’t have gotten into the water, but I’m glad he did.

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  • nocomment
    Posted on October 19, 2011 at 1:43am

    This fella is almost as dumb as ‘grizzly man’

    If it’s bigger than a trout… I ain‘t goin’ in the water… PERIOD!

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  • sillyfreshness
    Posted on October 19, 2011 at 1:33am

    That guy is crazy. First off, I would never go out in the ocean in a little kayak. He was several miles off the coast. Second, he is trying to swim with insanely huge creatures. This guy is nuts.

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    • oldschoolgreen
      Posted on October 19, 2011 at 1:52am

      The don’t have teeth. The eat krill, straining through beg gummy layers of balene. He wouldnt have been hurt

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  • american_rose_126
    Posted on October 19, 2011 at 1:09am

    Just re-watched…stunning.

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  • american_rose_126
    Posted on October 19, 2011 at 1:08am

    That is so incredibly beautiful…what awesome creatures. Whales rank right up there with the Redwoods for me–so mysterious and magical. Someday I hope to see both in person!

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  • ChristianConservative76
    Posted on October 19, 2011 at 12:52am

    Also Jonah wants to slap you right now.

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  • crawgator406
    Posted on October 19, 2011 at 12:51am

    i bet that this was a once in a lifetime experience. awesome God is great and created great things.

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  • ChristianConservative76
    Posted on October 19, 2011 at 12:47am

    Was anyone else screaming run about 35 seconds into this. But no he has to jump in with those monsters!

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