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Surf club rowers have close call with whale
A team of surf club rowers have got the surprise of their lives in the surf off Coolangatta from an overly friendly whale that appeared out of nowhere.
As you can see in the video above, it was a beautiful morning on the Gold Coast when this team headed out on their morning row. But we bet when they were heading out they didn’t think they were going to get a surprise from the world’s largest mammal.
The whale emerges from the surf, mere inches from the boat, leaving the rowers absolutely stunned. They watch as it swims leisurely around the rowers, before they notice some more movement in the water on the other side of your boat.
An animal emerges, and it’s actually the whale’s cub following its parent around.
What a memorable experience, and they’re so lucky to have got it on film. Have you ever had a close encounter with a whale? Let us know in the comments section below.
Video credit: Facebook / 7 News
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