Father Captures Moment a Whale Swallowed His Son and Then Released Him

A 24-year-old man was kayaking with his father in Bahia El Aguila, Chile, when a humpback whale suddenly engulfed his yellow kayak, only to miraculously spit him out moments later. A shocking video capturing the moment the massive creature briefly swallowed Adrian Simancas before safely releasing him has gone viral on social media.

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Incident Near San Isidro Lighthouse

The incident took place on Saturday near the San Isidro Lighthouse in the Strait of Magellan in Chile’s southernmost Patagonia region.

The video, recorded by his father, Dell, from another kayak, shows Mr Dell mistaking the approaching whale for “pretty waves.” He is later seen trying to calm his son after the whale releases him within seconds. He can be heard saying, “Stay calm, stay calm.”

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A Frightening Underwater Experience

Speaking about the incident to CNN, Simancas described how he felt a slimy texture on his face when he turned around and saw dark blue and white colors approaching from behind before being pulled underwater. In that moment, he feared for his life, believing he had been swallowed. However, within seconds, his life vest pulled him back up, and he surfaced, realizing what had happened.

Would They Kayak Again? Absolutely!

Despite the terrifying experience, both father and son managed to reach the shore safely. Simancas recalled worrying about his father’s safety and the risk of hypothermia but was relieved when they made it back. When asked if they would go kayaking again, both father and son responded without hesitation, “Of course.”

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A similar incident occurred in November 2020 when a humpback whale nearly swallowed two kayakers off a California beach. The kayakers were observing the whales feeding on silverfish when one suddenly surfaced underneath their kayak, capsizing it and briefly swallowing them before they escaped unharmed.