In the icy waters of Chile, a kayaker found himself in a situation he never expected. Adrián Simancas was paddling with his dad, Dell, near the San Isidro Lighthouse when a humpback whale decided to investigate. The whale, mistaking the kayak for a tasty snack, engulfed Adrián and his yellow kayak. Luckily, the whale spat him out after a few seconds. Dell, who was nearby, was quick to capture the moment on video and kept his cool, encouraging his son to stay calm. The whole thing was over in a flash, but the experience left Adrián shaken. He thought he was a goner at first, but his real fear came after he resurfaced. He worried about his dad and the chilly waters. Despite the scare, both made it back to shore safely. The Strait of Magellan, where this happened, is a popular spot for adventure seekers. It's known for its cold waters and challenging conditions. While whale attacks on humans are super rare, whale deaths from ship collisions are on the rise. This isn't the first time a whale has mistaken a boat for a meal. In 2013, a humpback whale in Australia swallowed a 12-meter-long boat. The boat was later found intact, but the whale had to be euthanized. This isn't the first time a whale has mistaken a boat for a meal. In 2013, a humpback whale in Australia swallowed a 12-meter-long boat. The boat was later found intact, but the whale had to be euthanized.  The Strait of Magellan, where this happened, is a popular spot for adventure seekers. It's known for its cold waters and challenging conditions. While whale attacks on humans are super rare, whale deaths from ship collisions are on the rise. This isn't the first time a whale has mistaken a boat for a meal. In 2013, a humpback whale in Australia swallowed a 12-meter-long boat. The boat was later found intact, but the whale had to be euthanized. This isn't the first time a whale has mistaken a boat for a meal. In 2013, a humpback whale in Australia swallowed a 12-meter-long boat. The boat was later found intact, but the whale had to be euthanized.

Whale's Mistaken Snack: Kayaker's Close Call

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