Close encounter: Kayakers get rare look at humpbacks

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  • Опубликовано: 25 авг 2013
  • Kayakers in California's Monterrey Bay got an up-close look at a pod of humpback whales. CBS News' Anthony Mason reports.

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  • @ajzepp8976
    @ajzepp8976 6 лет назад +20

    Nothing in life compares to being up close next to a humpback whale. I had the privilege in the 80s as a child and will never forget. Amazing.

  • @wayamoon387
    @wayamoon387 8 лет назад +76

    This is magnificent....such an encounter... she was lucky to be so close. They are the gentle giants of the sea

    • @Bluenose352
      @Bluenose352 8 лет назад +2

      I agree. I call Orcas the same thing.

    • @joannenugent8495
      @joannenugent8495 7 лет назад

      I prefer humpbacks as orcas kill baby humpbacks.Mind,not as bad as what humans do.I love whales and dolphins,though.

    • @Bluenose352
      @Bluenose352 7 лет назад +1

      Joanne, you're right. But not all ecotypes of Orcas go for Whales. Transients do. Resident Orcas, and Northern Atlantic Orcas go after different fish only.

    • @FuzzyDlop
      @FuzzyDlop 7 лет назад +1

      Fucckk youuu doorrffinnss!! Fucckk youu whhaareeess!

    • @standemlgboieeey6366
      @standemlgboieeey6366 7 лет назад

      Bluenose352 orcas are not always bad

  • @dirkslifeadvice5339
    @dirkslifeadvice5339 8 лет назад +102

    Whales are so nice to us, and we repay them by dumping disgusting shit into the ocean. Poor whales. :(

    • @bubblinbrownsugar616
      @bubblinbrownsugar616 7 лет назад

      Speaking of...disgusting shit...in the ocean...

    • @sumerakhalid3303
      @sumerakhalid3303 7 лет назад

      Cisco cd

    • @dirkslifeadvice5339
      @dirkslifeadvice5339 7 лет назад +5

      im not against eating meat- im against disrespecting life.

    • @dragonfairy22
      @dragonfairy22 7 лет назад +6

      Dirk York, Are you aware that eating meat, or any other animal product, is completely unnecessary? People in western countries eat animal products only for taste and convenience, and to think that animals are mutilated, tortured and slaughtered for that (70 billion every year), is pretty fucked up. So if you respect life, please consider going vegan. It's the best choice anyone can make in their lifetime. For the animals, for the planet, for humanity and for yourself.

    • @woonko3300
      @woonko3300 7 лет назад +3

      sky blue true that! I didn't really know human can live without all animal products
      but now i'm vegan :D !

  • @rza2ch
    @rza2ch 8 лет назад +51

    "Its so amazing how they just sensed me and did not hit me". Yeah, they're not stupid...

    • @waqqodonkey
      @waqqodonkey 8 лет назад +12

      +rza2ch probably smarter than us, they just don't have thumbs and live in a different environment

    • @joannenugent8495
      @joannenugent8495 7 лет назад +1

      That's what I have always thought.

  • @BroccoliBeefed
    @BroccoliBeefed 10 лет назад +10

    They may not be able to learn English, but they are far from dumb. They communicate through movement and a series of clicks and howls, vibrations.

  • @carlettemoser3673
    @carlettemoser3673 Год назад +1

    We could learn from whales on how to live at peace and be gentle. I had the privilege of being up close to humpback whales and it's an experience I will never forget. You instinctively know there is nothing to fear. They are so friendly!

  • @franktheo2055
    @franktheo2055 3 года назад +2

    I've been surf fishing for Bluefish & Striped Bass off of Riis park and the Rockway's NYC for 33 years I seen Porpoises, Pilot Whales & Dolphin's Seals in close. Only within the past 12 years I've been sighting Humpback & Finback Whales less than a city block from the shore line from where I'm standing. it's a real treat to see these whales that travel all around the worlds ocean's surfacing in front of me feeding on big schools of Menhaden or Herring. When I sight one it makes me feel like a little kid again seeing something for the first time and when you see them swimming in numbers they put on a great show. On land or on the sea we're all part of one thing, Mother Earth. Cool Posting.

  • @kristaparsons4161
    @kristaparsons4161 8 лет назад +9

    Lmao XD the reporter at the very beginning..."a goup"

  • @KateBates22zabu
    @KateBates22zabu 3 года назад

    Great photo, good job🐳

  • @princessbeexxxx
    @princessbeexxxx 5 лет назад +1

    Its their size that makes them seem intimidating but they're really just so gentle. Im not gonna lie, if I ever get the chance to see a whale so close like that, i would be nervous and scared but then I'd have to tell myself that they won't hurt you intentionally. Whales are very peaceful, unless disturbed of course. They're still an animal of course but very gentle.

  • @rylogrumble5861
    @rylogrumble5861 7 лет назад +1

    Majestic guardians of the sea. Impossible to sneak into a movie.

  • @writerconsidered
    @writerconsidered 3 года назад +1

    Of course they know you're there. That happens when you combine a big brain with sensory sonar. They know where you are how big you are and most likely what species you are. " It's those funny looking air breathers who seem to like us."

  • @matttudor2816
    @matttudor2816 2 года назад

    The Whales were saying" Not today Karen.... not today"!!

  • @salemsaberhagen8390
    @salemsaberhagen8390 6 лет назад +3

    lol they are not as sensitive as she says according to some videos i've seen of them landing on a boat or kayacker causing some serious injuries in some cases.

  • @raelyneannelli6678
    @raelyneannelli6678 3 года назад

    Great 👍🏻 experience. Thanks for sharing ☘️😘

  • @hildeklop7346
    @hildeklop7346 7 лет назад +3

    ik ben naar kali waalhs geweest die moet je zien

  • @lisamarie7225
    @lisamarie7225 7 лет назад +2

    I remember cbs airing this. Lucky lady to have that experience. Taijii japan dolphins need your help. Theyre currently being slaughtered. Baby dolphin,still alive, dumped overboard to die. Please go online, google and sign petitions to help stop this. Google "The Cove" if you do not know about whats going on. Your petition helps.

  • @gloriaroma-sandiegorealest4037
    @gloriaroma-sandiegorealest4037 3 года назад +1

    Magical and horrifying!

  • @shawnkincheloesr5192
    @shawnkincheloesr5192 Год назад

    This was totally awesome 🙏🏾🥰

  • @laurioakes9249
    @laurioakes9249 Год назад

    On my bucket list

  • @blkindians7974
    @blkindians7974 7 лет назад +1

    gail is like everywhere..

  • @xavier7316
    @xavier7316 8 лет назад +2

    i live close there

  • @josephsaeteurn9158
    @josephsaeteurn9158 8 лет назад +7

    We see them all the time down Monterrey and big sur while fishing and no matter how smart they are I am not getting close to them.

  • @zizouzoza2178
    @zizouzoza2178 7 лет назад +4

    it is amazing

  • @davidtaylor328
    @davidtaylor328 4 года назад

    I Love this video !!! 👍

  • @lisajessick9993
    @lisajessick9993 5 лет назад +1

    So cool!

  • @corneilcorneil
    @corneilcorneil 3 года назад +1

    Man: "i was scared" Woman: "let's have fun, when i need help, i call a man!"

    • @Daniela-wg9nz
      @Daniela-wg9nz 3 года назад +1

      This comment is so stupid in so many levels 🤦🏻‍♀️

  • @odalysmartinez7479
    @odalysmartinez7479 3 года назад

    🙏NAMASTE🙏
    AMAZIN AND UNIQUE HE❤RT MEMORIES DEEP TOUCH FOR
    THIS KAYAKERS CLOSER ENCOUNTER 🐋 🤲🤲🤲
    WE HAVE TO RESPECT OUR BROTHERS AND SISTERS IN
    THEY'RE HABITAT M💙THER
    OC🌊AN 🙏🙏🙏❤❤❤❤

  • @3p47L
    @3p47L 2 года назад

    Kayaks do NOT belong in the ocean. What would happen if one came up underneath you with its mouth wide open and you were swallowed alive. Not very smart.

  • @t5e2
    @t5e2 10 лет назад +1

    yes, unless they learn how to speak English, we'll have to learn how to speak whale sounds.

  • @Vegheadsrock
    @Vegheadsrock 9 лет назад +2

    You are crazy. If he ate you you would have asked for it. Insane.

    • @NJLizS
      @NJLizS 9 лет назад +10

      Humpbacks only eat fish and krill.

    • @wtfr3nch
      @wtfr3nch 9 лет назад +3

      NJLizS Thats because all the people who were eaten didn't live to tell the story

    • @dustydirt
      @dustydirt 9 лет назад +1

      wtfr3nch
      Jonah did

    • @Vegheadsrock
      @Vegheadsrock 9 лет назад

      dustydirt Jonah is a wale of a tail.

  • @gaymichaelis7581
    @gaymichaelis7581 3 года назад

    Neato! Awesome!!!

  • @cleocruz9688
    @cleocruz9688 3 года назад

    Wow!

  • @epdcsamarinda30
    @epdcsamarinda30 3 года назад

    Kl paus melopatlomppat dia mrh atau bahagia

  • @masterbrice
    @masterbrice 6 лет назад +2

    I want capture whales and keep them as pets and open up a park and call it seaworld.

  • @JoyThirsty3
    @JoyThirsty3 10 лет назад

    Awesome event. They were lucky.

  • @alinedamirror5528
    @alinedamirror5528 8 лет назад +4

    That was completely irresponsable. The girl was lucky.

    • @wayamoon387
      @wayamoon387 8 лет назад +5

      +Bess Laurent How? she was kayaking and they came upon her drew in by minnows

  • @dollycau9099
    @dollycau9099 Год назад

    💙🐳💖

  • @psychiatry-is-eugenics
    @psychiatry-is-eugenics 4 года назад

    Oceans are dying from overfishing . Overpopulation

  • @markmiller8173
    @markmiller8173 9 лет назад

    Omg

  • @agustd4521
    @agustd4521 Год назад

    😯😯

  • @Lordchaos991
    @Lordchaos991 3 года назад

    Zip It

  • @Mhdogman
    @Mhdogman 3 года назад

    Its all good and fun til a great white hits you from below like a semi...
    I love kayaking but not out there.
    Mother nature will eat you...

  • @jupiterr9892
    @jupiterr9892 3 года назад

    Karen...😏