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Venezuelan Kayaker Survives Dramatic Encounter with Humpback Whale

Adrián Simancas, a kayaker, was briefly swallowed by a whale off the coast of Chile before escaping unharmed, capturing global attention.

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Adrián Simancas, 24, experienced a terrifying moment when a humpback whale engulfed him and his kayak while kayaking in the Strait of Magellan. He described feeling a slimy texture before realizing he was inside the whale's mouth but was released moments later unharmed. The incident, filmed by his father, raised awareness about the biology of humpback whales and the importance of cautious kayaking in whale-inhabited waters. Experts noted that such encounters are rare and typically non-threatening, as humpback whales cannot swallow large objects. The video went viral, highlighting both the dangers of kayaking and the beauty of marine life.

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