Kayaker briefly scooped into humpback whale's mouth off Chilean coast
A kayaker in Chile was briefly scooped into the mouth of a humpback whale off the coast of Patagonia before being released unharmed. The incident was caught on camera by the kayaker's father.
Key Points
- Kayaker was kayaking with his father when a humpback whale surfaced and briefly scooped him into its mouth before releasing him unharmed
- Incident occurred in Bahía El Águila near the San Isidro lighthouse in the Strait of Magellan
- Despite the scare, both kayakers returned to shore uninjured
Pros
- Kayaker was released unharmed after being briefly engulfed by the humpback whale
- Father was able to capture the moment on video and provide reassurance to his son
Cons
- Terrifying experience for the kayaker, who feared for his life and the safety of his father
- Whale deaths from collisions with cargo ships have increased in recent years in Chilean waters