Humpback whale almost swallows kayakers near Avila Beach - California

Two women were enjoying the day among a group of humpback whales feeding in Avila Beach, California. Suddenly a bait ball appeared next to their kayak and a whale followed the fish, opening its entire mouth to grab them. What the whale did not expect was to take a kayak with two people. Despite the danger and fright, both left unharmed, as the whale soon opened its mouth and released them. A whale cannot swallow human beings because its throat is very narrow. That is why it feeds only on small fish and kri
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