In an episode that seems to have come out of a movie, a young man had an unbelievable experience when he was accidentally swallowed by a humpback whale while kayaking with his father. During the crossing through the icy waters of the ocean, the whale unexpectedly surfaced and the young man was swallowed by the animal's mouth. Fortunately, a few seconds later, the whale expelled him back into the sea, allowing him to emerge without serious injuries.
The young man reported that at first he thought he had been hit by a wave, but soon realized that he was surrounded by a blue color and being pulled downward. The sensation was described as something surreal, similar to classic stories of characters being swallowed by giant creatures. His father, who witnessed the whole thing, managed to capture the impressive moment on video, showing the whale emerging and then the young man returning to the surface.
Cetacean experts explain that encounters like this are extremely rare and occur completely accidentally. To the Humpback whales are not predators of large animals and feed on small fish and krill. The esophagus of these giants of the sea is narrow, which makes it impossible for a human to swallow it. What may have happened is that the young man was close to a large school of fish that the whale was trying to swallow, resulting in the unexpected impact.
Despite the scare, he did not suffer any injuries and said he will continue to practice outdoor sports, but with more caution. The incident serves as a reminder of the unpredictability of nature and the importance of respecting the space of marine animals, especially in places where whales tend to feed.
